Faculty Member in Pharmacology General Medicine Practice

About the Role

Batterjee Medical College in Dammam, Ash Sharqiyah, is seeking a Faculty Member in Pharmacology for its General Medicine Program. This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality pharmacology education, supporting student development, and contributing to academic research and excellence in alignment with accreditation standards. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

The Faculty Member will be responsible for teaching, student support, research, and ensuring academic quality:

• Deliver pharmacology lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions to medical students.
• Cover core areas including General Pharmacology (pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics), Systemic Pharmacology, and Clinical Pharmacology and therapeutics.
• Integrate pharmacology teaching with clinical case-based learning (CBL/PBL).
• Utilize learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard and other digital teaching tools.
• Prepare and administer student assessments, including using tools like ExamSoft.
• Maintain accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and reports.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring to students.
• Support students in understanding drug mechanisms, interactions, and clinical applications.
• Monitor student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Conduct and publish research in pharmacology or related biomedical fields.
• Participate in academic conferences and research initiatives.
• Contribute to the institution’s research culture.
• Ensure compliance with academic policies and accreditation standards (*, NCAAA).
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement efforts.
• Prepare course and program reports.
• Participate in departmental meetings and academic committees.
• Collaborate with clinical faculty for integrated teaching approaches.

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Master’s or PhD in Pharmacology or a related biomedical field.
• An MBBS degree with a specialization in Pharmacology is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Pharmacology within a medical or health sciences program.
• Strong understanding of the clinical applications of pharmacology.
• Familiarity with integrated curriculum models and modern teaching methodologies.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Blackboard and other digital teaching tools.

Work Environment

This is a full-time academic position at Batterjee Medical College in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, contributing to the General Medicine Program.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.