Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Description

The United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a faculty position. Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise, publish his/her research findings in refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting the growth of the UAE University. The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, a brief description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, and courses taught. English is the language of instruction and communication. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. The appointee will be involved in the co-ordination of undergraduate teaching of medical students and medical residents preparing for Arab Boards in Obstetrics and Gynecology & RCOG membership, and the organization of clinical examinations and mock examinations in Obstetrics and Gynecology for MBBS and postgraduate (Arab Board and MRCOG) examinations. About 50% of the clinical time would be spent overseeing and developing clinical service in the care of medical illness in pregnancy. He/she will also provide Consultant service covering general Obstetrics and Gynecology during acute calls. The appointee would be expected to contribute to research within the CMHS and in collaboration with clinical colleagues in the two teaching hospitals. The CMHS operates an integrated/problem-based learning curriculum and provides research opportunities in a new medical school complex and 500 bed referral hospital.

Minimum Qualification

Candidates for this position must hold a basic MD or MBBS from recognized accredited university by the Higher Ministry of Education at UAE in-addition to a recognized higher professional advanced training in Obstetrics and Gynecology qualifying the candidate to a consultant clinical license by UAE government with a certification/fellowship (or equivalent) in North America, Australasia, Europe or South Africa.

Preferred Qualification

As above

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience

An Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience with an experience of preparing medical students for their final, clinical examinations and residents for Arab Boards and/or MRCOG equivalent and the organization of these examinations is desirable. A minimum of 5 publication in a renowned journal

Special Instructions to Applicant  

Division College of Medicine&Health Sciences
Department Obstetrics & Gynecology - (CMHS)
Job Close Date open until filled
Job Category Academic - Faculty
Salary 40000 - 45000 UAE Dirhams per month, based on experience