Associate Professor in Surgery

The College of Medicine, Ajman University, has an opening for the position of Assistant / Associate Professor in General Surgery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver high-quality, student-centered courses in the discipline of general surgery and subspecialties, aligned with the College’s integrated curriculum.
• Participate in undergraduate clinical teaching, including bedside instruction, clinical skills sessions, and operating room mentorship.
• Contribute to curriculum development, mapping, and integration across basic and clinical sciences.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed journals relevant to surgical education, clinical practice, or translational science.
• Support student assessment and evaluation, including OSCEs, MCQs, and structured clinical assessments.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate medical students.
• Collaborate with affiliated hospitals to coordinate and supervise clinical training.
• Contribute to university service through committee work, community engagement, and continuous quality improvement.
• Participate in accreditation and program evaluation efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Head of Department.

Job Requirements:

• Basic medical degree (MBBS/MD).
• Certification by a recognized surgical board such as FRCS, the American Board of Surgery, or the Arab Board.
• A postgraduate academic degree in a relevant surgical field, such as a Master’s (MSc) or a Doctorate (PhD/MD by research).
• Teaching Experience: Demonstrated experience in teaching medical students and/or supervising postgraduate trainees is highly desirable.
• Research and Scholarly Activity: A record of scholarly research, including publications in peer-reviewed journals, with ongoing engagement in surgical research.
• Previous experience teaching in an integrated systems-based curriculum will be highly desirable.
• Have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and laboratory-based instruction, dedication to continued professional development and scholarship, and a broad-based knowledge of physiological sciences.
• Have a strong commitment to working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative setting. Demonstrated ability in written and oral use of the English language is required.
• 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).