Description
Job Title: Junior Faculty (Medical Education Track)
Reports to: Director of Basic Sciences
Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda
Position Overview
The UGHE Junior Faculty program is designed to build the capacity of promising young East African physician-scientist-educators. Junior Faculty in Medical Education at UGHE participate in development and delivery of curriculum in the basic sciences in the UGHE MBBS/MGHD (medical degree) program and contribute to ongoing curriculum review and improvement. Junior Faculty will be given mentorships in research and medical education while working at the UGHE campus in Butaro. After two years of service at the UGHE-Butaro campus (or shorter), UGHE will work with Junior Faculty to secure advanced training in the basic sciences, research, or a clinical specialty.
Responsibilities
Work under the supervision of full-time and visiting faculty to determine content, lesson plans, and teaching responsibilities within the teaching team;
Write and develop course materials inclusive of assessments, syllabi, lesson plans, readings and teaching videos and contribute to in class instruction in medical program courses;
Supervise, examine and grade students and enter their grades to facilitate assessment of their performance and understanding of academic concepts;
Ensure alignment of content and curriculum with UGHEโs plans and international standards;
Where appropriate, develop revisions to existing courses and curriculum;
Conduct various administrative responsibilities such as assessment of student progress, monitoring student attendance, validating candidature of students before exams, and evaluating the student experience at UGHE;
Participate in teaching in the science lab and simulation center
Participate in research at UGHE
Carry out research activities with input from UGHE Faculty members and disseminate research findings through publications and presentations in conferences and seminars to contribute to scientific knowledge;
Mentor UGHE students on research projects and advise them on study skills to ensure their projects are relevant and up to the Universityโs standards; and
Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent degree earned in East Africa within the last five years;
Fluency in spoken Kinyarwanda;
Proven interest in medical education and scientific research;
Computer literacy, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite;
Solid foundation in medical curricular content;
Strong written and verbal English communication skills;
Ability to multitask, work well as a member of a team, and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced work environment;
Ability to pay attention to detail and quality; and
Results-oriented with adherence to deliverables and deadlines.
How to apply
Applicants should provide: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter, (3) a personal statement addressing the candidateโs experience working in a related field, and (4) copies of all degrees earned and current professional certifications.
Please upload your cover letter, personal statement, and proof of degrees attained as a single PDF file under \"Additional Files\" on the application page
University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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