Overview
The United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Medical Education. Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments. The College of Medicine & Health Sciences implements a six-year undergraduate program divided into Premedical, Preclinical and Clinical phases. The post holder will undertake academic and administrative duties as needed in line with evolving educational requirements of the Department and College.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Department Chair of Medical Education to help faculty develop teaching and student assessment effectiveness by delivering faculty development programs
- Liaise with Program Directors, Course Coordinators and faculty to develop an outcome-based medical education curriculum
- Interpret the training requirements of each specialty, including the promotion and use of clinical simulation and a center
- Provide input and recommendations to the Dean, Vice Dean, Program Directors and University on issues relating to existing and proposed medical education and training activities
- Manage special projects as delegated by the Vice Dean regarding Postgraduate education and training
- Support the College leaders in matters pertaining to the accreditation of undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs
- Develop policies and procedures for effective management of the curriculum
- Supervise delivery of the medical education curriculum in collaboration with Program Directors, ensuring availability of optimal learning resources (library, teaching laboratories, clinical skills training and simulation, media resources, electronic teaching resources, IT support)
- Contribute to the evaluation of faculty teaching
- Contribute to development and coordination of learning in the clinical skills and simulation center as an effective educational tool for integrated clinical and communication skills
- Promote integration of clinical skills and simulation-based curriculum activities with placement-based learning experiences
- Collaborate with clinical specialists to ensure smooth delivery of clinical skills center-based examinations (OSCEs)
- Develop annual report on Medical Education activities
Qualifications
Minimum QualificationsPhD in medical education and Masters degree in Education / Medical EducationPreferred QualificationsMBBS (MD) and a PhD in medical educationDesired Skills
Experience with Problem Based and / or Team Based LearningInnovative, collaborative mindset; able to work within a teamInvolvement in research and a publication recordKnowledge and experience in leading / developing medical education initiativesExcellent organizational, interpersonal and leadership skillsAbility to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team; take initiative and solve problemsCommitment to high-quality, innovative medical education; lifelong learning and keeping abreast of changesProactive and forward planningApplication Information
Close Date : 31 / 10 / 2025
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