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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor, Medical Education
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Date 05/Nov/2026 Expiry Date 08/Dec/2026 Job Reference Number:
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Family Medicine
CATEGORY Faculty Members College of Medicine
College Medicine
Department Family and Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences
Job PurposeLecturer/ Assistant/Associate Professor o f Family Medicine atthe Department of Family & Community Medicine & Behavioral Sciences, the College of Medicine,to teach Family Medicine subjects for medical students within an integrated, problem-based curriculum. We look forward to qualified and experienced professionals who can deliver expertise as academic faculty as well as consultant family medicine.
- Teach F amily Medicine subjects to medical studen ts
- Evaluate student's learning using various methods of assessments including MCQ, SAQ, DOCEE, OSCE, portfolios, written clinical 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
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Strong interpersonal skills that can produce effective lecturer-learner interactions during both one-on-one (student advising) and in group (classroom) sessions.
- An outstanding record of academic performance and demonstrated expertise in family medicine.
- Outstanding/ demonstrated ability in teaching family medicine 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.
- Evidence of strong desire for continuous personal development.
- Sincere interest in assisting each student within a diverse and multi-cultural community to maximize their academic, professional, 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.
Prospective applicants work experience: - At least 3 years teaching experience in higher education institutions, medical/health sciences.
- Experience in Problem Based Learning is highly desirable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Prospective applicants holding at least MSc for lecturer level and PhD for Assistant/ Associate Professor level in family medicine or another health-related field
American Board / Royal College Fellowship (or Equivalent) in Family Medicine
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).