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The College of Medicine, Ajman University, has an opening for the position of an Assistant Professor in Microbiology, starting Fall semester 2024-2025.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver courses to students in the specified discipline areas of study, considering and aiming to achieve the three (3) fundamental university standards: Teaching, Research, and Services.


• Evaluate and monitor individual student progress and provide feedback to sustain student success.


• Conduct high-quality research in their own field and publish research outcomes in reputable journals and conferences.


• Pursuing research in relevant biomedical sciences and/or pedagogy, organize and manage instructional resources, course outlines, and community networks.


• Supporting and expanding curricular development in microbiology in consonance with other basic medical science and pathological science subjects and linking to clinical education.


• Actively seek out methods, procedures, and resources to best achieve course objectives.


• Support and participate in accreditation initiatives.


• Maintain relationships with students that are conducive to learning.


• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Basic medical degree (MBBS/MD).


• Earned Ph.D. Degree in Basic or Clinical Microbiology from an accredited institution.


• Evidence of ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: general and system-based microbiology, basic microbiology, and clinical microbiology.


• Previous experience teaching in an integrated systems-based curriculum.


• Previous involvement in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Team-Based Learning (TBL) educational processes (i.e., development, tutor-guide preparation, facilitation, and assessment) will be highly desirable.


• The candidate must be able to communicate in English.


• Advanced use of technology in the education process (delivering classes via presentations, using e-learning systems, reports, etc.).

Skills Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing.


• Dedication to continued professional development and scholarship.


• Engaging in scholarly work that is of very high quality, as evidenced by external peer review.


• Exhibit strong pedagogic skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines.


• Ability to develop and lead high-quality research.


• Ability to provide academic advising for students.


• Ability to work effectively with multiple diverse communities.


• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS).