Associate Professor in Surgery Jobs in Ajman, UAE

Job Description

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).