Professor (Human Anatomy)

Amadeus University - Professor (Human Anatomy)

Job Title: Professor (Human Anatomy)

Location: Amizi, Abia

College of Medicine

Faculty: Basic Medical Sciences / College of Health Sciences

Departments: Human Anatomy

Job Description

• The successful candidate will provide academic and intellectual leadership in their discipline, conduct and supervise high-impact research, and contribute to the University's mission of excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Teach assigned courses in Human Anatomy for MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Science students.
• Conduct lectures, tutorials and practical demonstrations.
• Prepare comprehensive lecture notes, slides and laboratory manuals in line with NUC and MDCN minimum academic standards.

Assessment:

• Set, invigilate, mark and submit Continuous Assessment (CA) and Examination scores for assigned courses within approved timelines.
• Participate in Objective Structured Practical Examinations (OSPE), Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) and MBBS Professional Examinations.

Laboratory:

• Supervise and organize practical classes; ensure laboratory safety, proper handling, calibration and maintenance of equipment and reagents;
• Enforce standard operating procedures and good laboratory practice.

Research:

• Undertake research under mentorship of senior faculty;
• Participate actively in departmental journal club, seminars and research meetings;
• Target at least one (1) publication in a peer-reviewed journal during the probationary period.

Administration:

• Serve as Course Adviser / Assistant Examination Officer when assigned; keep accurate records of student attendance, practicals and assessments;
• Attend departmental, faculty and college meetings;
• Contribute to accreditation and quality assurance activities.

Professional Development:

• Attend workshops, conferences and faculty development programmes; egister for a PhD programme within one year of appointment if not already a holder;

• Adhere strictly to University academic ethics, examination regulations and MDCN professional code of conduct

• Job Requirements

• A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in the relevant field from a recognised university is mandatory

• A minimum of twelve (12) years of post-qualification experience in teaching and research in a university

• An excellent and verifiable record of scholarly publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals and books

• Demonstrated evidence of capacity to initiate, develop, and supervise research

• Demonstrated capacity for academic and institutional leadership

• Registration with the relevant professional body or bodies in the discipline is required

• Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students to completion is an advantage

Key Competencies:

• Academic leadership and strategic vision

• Research design, execution, and publication

• Postgraduate supervision

• Curriculum development and quality assurance

• Grant writing and research funding acquisition

• Mentorship and staff development

• Scholarly engagement and professional networking

• Salary Scale

• As applicable to rank under the CONMESS salary structure

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.