Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Biochemistry Ajman University, College of Medicine (Forthcoming)

Job Title:

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Biochemistry

Nationality:

All

Closing Date:

31 Jul, 2017

Job Reference:

CM04

Department:

College of Medicine (Forthcoming)

Major / Specialization:

Biochemistry

Job Location:

Ajman Campus

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver courses to students in specified discipline areas of study, considering and aiming to achieve the five (5) fundamental standards of the University, those are: Teaching, Research, Training, Expertise and Practice. 
• Evaluate and monitor individual student progress and provide feedback to sustain student success.
• Research, organize and manage instructional resources, courses outlines, and community networks.
• Actively seek out methods, procedures and resources to best achieve course objectives.
• Support and participate in accreditation initiatives.
• Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Applicants should (a) have a PhD degree or equivalent terminal qualification; (b) have relevant post-qualification experience in teaching and research appropriate to the rank sought (3, 7 and 12 years for Assistant, Associate and Full Professor respectively); (c) have an excellent publication record in peer-reviewed international journals; (d) be highly motivated and possess creative talents to develop and apply state-of-the-art techniques in their area of research expertise (e) be able to demonstrate evidence of effective classroom teaching skills.
• Appointees will be required to (a) conduct lectures, practical sessions and small group resource sessions to undergraduate medical students; (b) encourage and supervise student research; (c) contribute to College and program administration as well as curriculum development.
•  Preference will be given to those who have an undergraduate degree in medicine (e.g. MBBS, MD) in addition to their terminal qualification. Experience in running a foundation year program will be an advantage.

Skills Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to work effectively with a multiple diverse community.
• Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
• Program planning and implementation skills.
• Knowledge of computerized student information systems

Ajman University is a non-governmental tertiary institution in the Emirate of Ajman, United Arab Emirates located only 30 minutes’ drive from Dubai International Airport.  Established in 1988 as the first private university in the UAE, the University offers a broad range of accredited programs (28 undergraduate and 11 graduate) across nine colleges. As part of planned expansion to realize the University’s vision of enhancing its standing as one of the leading comprehensive institutions of higher education in the Arabian Gulf region and an active contributor to the advancement and development of UAE society, the University is seeking to hire faculty for a future medical college. The proposed new medical program will add to the line-up of distinguished programs already on offer at Ajman.

Ajman University offers a highly competitive tax free remuneration package including a basic salary, clinical allowance of varied percentage for medically qualified faculty, accommodation allowance, children education supplement, medical insurance, 60 calendar days annual leave and annual return tickets for family (including spouse and eligible children).

Applicants must send a cover letter, CV and fill the  AUST CV Application form and send it to the following e-mail address: hr.faculty@ajman.ac.ae

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