Head of medical basic sciences

The American University of Medical Sciences – Kuwait (AUMS):

The American University of Medical Sciences – Kuwait (AUMS) will open its doors in 2023. AUMS began as a great initiative to see a world-class institution of higher learning establishing in Kuwait. AUMS has a great library, palatial college buildings and student centres, state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and athletic facilities, AUMS will be a beautiful campus attracting students, faculty, and staff from throughout the world. We invite you to join us in this exciting new venture.

Head of medical basic sciences:

Job description/ duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Associate Professor/ Professor of anatomy, physiology, pathology or any other medical basic sciences.

• Preparing quarterly inventories for all laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables in teaching, testing, and research labs.

• Assisting in the preparation of laboratory experiments.

• Assisting in the preparation of AUMS Lab manuals and drafting of policies and procedures.

• Ensuring that quality control is maintained in the laboratories.

• Ensuring that safety measures are applied in the laboratories.

• Teach basic and advanced courses for undergraduate students.

• Advise students on all matters that relate to their course selection and academic success.

• Oversee preparation of laboratory experiments and manuals by laboratory instructors and share supervision of laboratory sessions and students’ lab work, as necessary.

• Participate in department/college meetings, take part in various committees, and assist in recruitment activities.

• Assist in departmental and programmatic planning and preparations.

• Contribute to ongoing program review, assessment, and evaluation.

• Undertake research activities, collaborate with faculty on research projects, and establish research collaborations with external members of the academic community.

• Be familiar with all the rules, regulations and policies that govern teaching, research, and interactions with members of the university community and always observe them.

Qualifications:

Candidate must have:

• Graduated from medical school and have a PhD in one of medical basic sciences from a reputable European or North American university.

• Minimum of 10 years of teaching experience post- graduation in a college/ university setting.

• Familiarity with American system of higher education.

• Preferred to be Kuwaiti or resident in Kuwait but all the applicants from the entire world will be considered.

Application Procedure:

Applications should include:

• Cover Letter.

• Updated Curriculum Vitae.

• Copies of Passport Data information page.

• References (contact details) for up to two individuals who are familiar with your work (optional).

• Copies of all formal academic degrees and certificates.

• Copies of your Transcripts.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will begin immediately.

Please apply by sending your application and supporting documents by using the following email: aumsjobs@gmail.com