Assistant/ Associate /Full Professor of Community Medicine/Public Health
Assistant / Associate Professor @University of Sharjah posted 3 weeks agoJob Description
Job Purpose
To teach Community Medicine subjects for medical students within an integrated, problem based curriculum.
Main accountabilities & expectations
- Teach Community Medicine subjects (including Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Epidemiology) to medical students.
- Evaluate student’s learning using various methods of assessments including MCQ, SAQ, portfolios, research-based 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.
Required Skills
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following :
- Strong interpersonal skills that can produce effective professor-student interactions during both one-on-one (student advising) and in group (classroom) sessions.
- An outstanding record of academic performance, and demonstrated expertise in community medicine/ public health are encouraged to apply.
- Outstanding/ demonstrated ability in teaching community medicine/ public health 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.
- Desire for self-improvement.
- Sincere interest in assisting each student within a diverse and multi-cultural community to maximize their academic, spiritual 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.
- Experience in Problem Based Learning is highly desirable.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Community Medicine/Public Health or other health-related field.
- At least 3 years teaching experience in medical colleges.
