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Assistant Professor of Physiology

Partners In Health
Sewanee, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025
Description

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Physiology

Reports to: Chair, Basic Medical Sciences

Location: Butaro , Rwanda

Position Overview

As a full - time position – Assistant Professor , you will be responsible for working as part of a team to develop and teach modules in Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) of the undergraduate MBBS program using cutting-edge pedagogical methods. A s a full - time member you must have a deep commitment to excellence in teaching and broad expertise in medical Physiolog y, and other foundational health sciences. You will be expected to teach and assess BMS modules and participate in the development and the effective implementation of Basic Medical Sciences modules for undergraduate students.

Academic Responsibilities

  • Develop syllabi, modules, learning objectives , student assessments, case studies, simulations, problem-solving activities, and classroom activities for BMS modules
  • Write and oversee the preparation and delivery of examinations in the foundational health sciences and assume responsibility for timely reporting of student grades to the Chair
  • Develop, or research and source, course materials to be integrated into student assignments, including readings and teaching videos
  • Deliver interactive and engaging classroom instruction
  • Organize all course materials in a clear, presentable way on the UGHE learning management system
  • Teach / support laboratory and/or clinical simulation-based classes
  • Participate in community engagement activities
  • Contribute to research at UGHE

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Mentor and advise students and supervise student research projects
  • Provide other duties as assigned by the Chair of Division, Dean, and other members of the University leadership

General Qualifications

  • An earned PhD in Medical Physiology from a reputable international University
  • More than 5 years teaching experience at the level of Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor in a Medical School at a reputable University
  • Evidence of active research participation and scientific publications in reputable journals
  • Evidence of competence in digital medical education, use of Learning Management Systems, and other software to support teaching
  • Experienced in horizontal and vertical integration of the MBBS curriculum
  • Demonstrate interest in medical education and continuous professional development.

How to Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab 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.

Organizational Profile

UGHE is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff, and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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