Assistant/Associate Professor - Social and Behavioral Sciences

AL-KHOBAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Position                        Assistant/Associate Professor - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department                 College of Medicine

Institution                    Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

Reports to                    Department Chair; College Dean

Introduction

The College of Medicine at the Prince Mohammed University is committed to delivering the highest quality medical education across the country. The primary purpose of this position is to contribute to the learning and teaching, research, governance and service agenda of the College.

General Description      

The successful candidate will teach Social and Behavioral Sciences within the medical curriculum, covering topics such as psychology, sociology, health behavior, cultural competence, ethics, and social determinants of health. Responsibilities include course delivery, student assessment, curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration, research, academic advising, and participation in quality assurance and accreditation activities.

Qualifications & Experience (Required)

Minimum Required Education / Experience:

·         A terminal doctoral degree MD/DO or PhD in Social and Behavioral  science disciplines,  or related field is required. Including the flexibility to teach across multiple disciplines, expertise in the use of technology and active learning instruction.

·         Three (3) years of relevant teaching experience in medical education with good research experience related including publications in international Journals and Conferences.

·         Previous experience teaching in a medical school curriculum is highly desirable.

·         Board Certifications related to Medicine is preferred.

·         Clinical experience is a Plus.

·         Candidates are expected to have excellent command of the English Language.

·         Candidates should be familiar with technology infused academic environments.

In order to apply for a position of Associate / Full Professor, candidates must provide a letter of promotion from an academic institution with a documented due process to the rank of Associate / Full Professor.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

·         Prepare for, attend, and participate in monthly faculty meetings.

·         Work on projects within at least one working group such as OSCE case development; communication skills; write-up, oral case presentation and clinical reasoning; professionalism and ethics; mentoring; feedback and evaluation.

·         Participate in and facilitate academy faculty development sessions and retreats (which occur periodically throughout the year) as needed.

·         To carry out the duties of the position in accordance with College values and standards and in line with College policies and procedures, upholding high professional standards and leading by example.

Phase 1: Medical Students

·         Develop the goals, learning objectives, pre read assignments, pre and post test questions and any supplemental materials for each topic in the Phase 1 sequence (may identify faculty from other colleges to assist).

·         Develop cases for the case-based curriculum.

·         Run large group sessions and facilitate case based learning sessions 3 mornings per week (UTR) during year 1 and 3 afternoons per week during year 2.

·         Participate in the clinical correlations and illustrate where there is vertical integration of the basic science materials.

·         Routinely teach and model professionalism and ethics.

·         Other activities may include: social gatherings (some of these may occur during evenings); provide a base of support; assist students with academic issues as they occur; read students' reflections and provide feedback; assist with students' Independent Investigative Inquiry questions; attend White Coat Ceremony in the Fall.

Phase 2: Medical Students

·         Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to each student during their clerkship year as needed.

·         Review reflections/experiences of students.

Phase 3: Medical Students

·         Continue to provide a mentoring relationship.

·         Review and edit students' personal statements as requested.

·         Write letter of support for residency application as requested.

Disclaimer

PMU reserves the right to alter, amend and add responsibilities to this position in line with the institutional needs. Changes and amendments to this job description shall be within the academic framework and the general employment conditions.