Assistant/Associate Professor of Family Medicine

CATEGORY Faculty Members College of Medicine

College Medicine

Department Family and Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences

Job Purpose Lecturer/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Family Medicine attheDepartment of Family \& Community Medicine \& Behavioral Sciences, the College of Medicine, to teach Family Medicine subjects for medical students within an integrated, problem-based curriculum. We look forward to qualified and experienced professionals who can deliver expertise as academic faculty as well as consultant family medicine.

Main accountabilities \& expectations * Teach Family Medicine subjects to medical students * Evaluate student's learning using various methods of assessments including MCQ, SAQ, DOCEE, OSCE, portfolios, written clinical assignments. etc. * Compiles, administers, and grades examinations * Advise students on academic, research and vocational matters * Active participation in departmental assignments and student activities as assigned by the department chair or college dean

Serve on department, faculty and university committees as appointed or elected
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Required Skills Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Strong interpersonal skills that can produce effective lecturer-learner interactions during both one-on-one (student advising) and in group (classroom) sessions.
• An outstanding record of academic performance and demonstrated expertise in family medicine.
• Outstanding/ demonstrated ability in teaching family medicine subjects and its application.
• Strong teaching skills in one or more subject within the prescribed curriculum and experience or evidence of potential.
• Experience in preparing and delivering computer-assisted courses content to students.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering training courses and conducting research related to medical education.
• Membership in Public Health related bodies at the national and international levels.
• Evidence of strong desire for continuous personal development.
• Sincere interest in assisting each student within a diverse and multi-cultural community to maximize their academic, professional, and personal potential.
• Team player that is motivated to strengthen and advance the department and the college.
• Experience in applying advanced statistical methods to setting standards in students' assessment at the college. Prospective applicants work experience:
• At least 3 years teaching experience in higher education institutions, medical/health sciences.
• Experience in Problem Based Learning is highly desirable.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable Requirements * Prospective applicants holding at least MSc for lecturer level and PhD for Assistant/ Associate Professor level in family medicine or another health-related field

American Board / Royal College Fellowship (or Equivalent) in Family Medicine

Job Location University of Sharjah (Main)

Job Criteria Gender , Male, Female,

Qualifications Master's degree

Relevant Experience 3

Living In UAE Open for all

Nationality , All,