Instructor in Biochemistry (United Arab Emirates University)

Job Description We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong clinical background to join our Medical Education Department as a Clinical Skills Instructor. The successful candidate will support the teaching of clinical and communication skills to undergraduate medical students, with a focus on practical skills training and simulation-based education. This position involves active engagement in the day-to-day operations of the Simulation Center and collaboration with the broader medical education team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the education of future healthcare professionals in a vibrant academic setting.Key Responsibilities: • Deliver and facilitate hands-on clinical skills and communication training sessions for medical students. • Teach core clinical competencies such as patient safety, infection control, vital signs assessment, and basic patient care techniques. • Teach communication, patient advocacy, and bedside manners across all student levels, supporting the development of holistic care practices. • Promote interprofessional collaboration by integrating nursing perspectives into clinical skills education, preparing senior students for team-based healthcare environments. • Supports students' professional identity formation, emphasizing patient-centered care values and ethical practice throughout their education. • Support the planning and implementation of simulation-based learning, including scenario-based activities and OSCEs. • Assist in the preparation, setup, and maintenance of clinical skills labs and simulation equipment. • Participate in the development of teaching materials, assessments, and student evaluation tools. • Collaborate with faculty and the medical education team to ensure high-quality teaching delivery. • Provide guidance and mentorship to students during practical training sessions. • Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives. • Engage in professional development and ongoing training in medical education best practices. Minimum Qualification • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN or equivalent) and Masters’ Degree in health-related subject or medical education • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN). • Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a hospital or academic health setting (less may be considered for UAE Nationals). • Interest or experience in teaching, skills training, or simulation-based education. • Strong command of English (written and spoken). Preferred Qualification as above Excpected Skills • Experience teaching or training students or healthcare staff in clinical settings. • Familiarity with simulation-based education and clinical skills assessment tools. • Certification or training in health professions education or simulation (e.g., CHSE) is a plus. • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. • Experience working with or managing simulation lab equipment and software. • Ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team environment. • Skilled in providing developmental feedback appropriate to the learner's stage, fostering continuous improvement in both technical and non-technical skills Close Date 2025-08-08 Department Biochemistry&Molecular Biolgy.-CMHS Grade 21 Posting Number 4621 Position Number 313250 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong clinical background to join our Medical Education Department as a Clinical Skills Instructor. The successful candidate will support the teaching of clinical and communication skills to undergraduate medical students, with a focus on practical skills training and simulation-based education. This position involves active engagement in the day-to-day operations of the Simulation Center and collaboration with the broader medical education team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the education of future healthcare professionals in a vibrant academic setting.Key Responsibilities: • Deliver and facilitate hands-on clinical skills and communication training sessions for medical students. • Teach core clinical competencies such as patient safety, infection control, vital signs assessment, and basic patient care techniques. • Teach communication, patient advocacy, and bedside manners across all student levels, supporting the development of holistic care practices. • Promote interprofessional collaboration by integrating nursing perspectives into clinical skills education, preparing senior students for team-based healthcare environments. • Supports students' professional identity formation, emphasizing patient-centered care values and ethical practice throughout their education. • Support the planning and implementation of simulation-based learning, including scenario-based activities and OSCEs. • Assist in the preparation, setup, and maintenance of clinical skills labs and simulation equipment. • Participate in the development of teaching materials, assessments, and student evaluation tools. • Collaborate with faculty and the medical education team to ensure high-quality teaching delivery. • Provide guidance and mentorship to students during practical training sessions. • Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives. • Engage in professional development and ongoing training in medical education best practices.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN or equivalent) and Masters’ Degree in health-related subject or medical education • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN). • Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a hospital or academic health setting (less may be considered for UAE Nationals). • Interest or experience in teaching, skills training, or simulation-based education. • Strong command of English (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualification

as above

Excpected Skills

• Experience teaching or training students or healthcare staff in clinical settings. • Familiarity with simulation-based education and clinical skills assessment tools. • Certification or training in health professions education or simulation (e.g., CHSE) is a plus. • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. • Experience working with or managing simulation lab equipment and software. • Ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team environment. • Skilled in providing developmental feedback appropriate to the learner's stage, fostering continuous improvement in both technical and non-technical skills