Job Description
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
Minimum Qualification
- 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 Qualification
- 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.
Expected Skills
- Relevant teaching or professional experience in medical education, health professions education, or public health.
- Strong teaching, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to facilitate small-group learning and practical teaching sessions.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and support student development.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple academic responsibilities.
- Proficiency in educational technologies and learning-management systems.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, professionalism, and academic excellence.