United Arab Emirates University

Instructor in Medical Education

Al Ain, UAEPosted 2 months ago

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Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Junior
Field
Education & Training
Work mode
On site

About the role

The Department of Medical Education at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences seeks a qualified and motivated Instructor in Medical Education. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, delivery, coordination, and evaluation of undergraduate medical education activities. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting classroom-based, small-group, clinical skills, simulation, and practical teaching activities. • Assisting with curriculum development, course organization, and the preparation of educational materials. • Supporting student assessments, including examinations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and workplace-based assessments. • Providing academic guidance, feedback, and support to students. • Contributing to educational quality assurance, program evaluation, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities. • Supporting faculty development workshops and educational initiatives. • Participating in departmental committees, administrative duties, research, and scholarly activities. • Performing other duties assigned by the Chair of the Department Grade: 25.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Medical Education, Health Professions Education, Public Health, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. • A bachelor’s degree in medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, biomedical sciences, public health, or another relevant health-related discipline. • Demonstrated knowledge of teaching, learning, and assessment principles in medical or health professions education. • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Preferred qualifications: • A doctoral degree, or current enrollment in a doctoral program, in Medical Education, Health Professions Education, Public Health, or a related discipline. • Previous teaching or academic experience in a medical school or health professions education setting. • Experience in curriculum development, student assessment, simulation-based education, educational technology, program evaluation, or public health education. • Evidence of research, presentations, publications, or other scholarly activity in medical education or public health. • Familiarity with accreditation and quality-assurance requirements in higher education.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include: • Supporting classroom-based, small-group, clinical skills, simulation, and practical teaching activities. • Assisting with curriculum development, course organization, and the preparation of educational materials. • Supporting student assessments, including examinations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and workplace-based assessments. • Providing academic guidance, feedback, and support to students. • Contributing to educational quality assurance, program evaluation, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities. • Supporting faculty development workshops and educational initiatives. • Participating in departmental committees, administrative duties, research, and scholarly activities. • Performing other duties assigned by the Chair of the Department

Skills

  • Medical education
  • Curriculum development
  • Student assessment
  • OSCEs
  • Educational materials preparation
  • Simulation-based education
  • Educational technology
  • Program evaluation
  • Accreditation
  • Quality assurance
  • Faculty development

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