Job Description

Batterjee Medical College is seeking a qualified and engaging Faculty Member in Microbiology to join the General Medicine Program. This role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching in medical microbiology, supporting student development, and contributing to research and academic excellence in line with accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Academic Delivery

• Deliver Microbiology lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions to medical students
  
• Cover core areas including:
  
  • Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology
    
  • Immunology fundamentals
    
  • Infection control and antimicrobial resistance
    
• Facilitate laboratory sessions using cultures, slides, and simulation tools
  
• Integrate microbiology with clinical practice and case-based learning
  
• Utilize LMS (Blackboard) and digital teaching tools
  
• Prepare and administer assessments (e.g., ExamSoft)
  
• Maintain accurate academic records (attendance, grades, reports)
  

Student Support & Academic Development

• Provide academic advising and mentoring
  
• Support students in understanding infection mechanisms and clinical relevance
  
• Monitor performance and provide timely feedback
  

Research & Scholarly Activities

• Conduct and publish research in microbiology or related biomedical fields
  
• Participate in academic conferences and research initiatives
  
• Contribute to the research culture within the program
  

Academic Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with academic policies and accreditation standards (e.g., NCAAA)
  
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement
  
• Prepare course and program reports
  

Collaboration & Engagement

• Participate in departmental meetings and academic committees
  
• Collaborate with clinical faculty for integrated teaching
  
  
  

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Microbiology or related biomedical field
  
• MBBS with specialization in Microbiology / Infectious Diseases is mandatory
  
• Experience teaching Microbiology in a medical or health sciences program
  
• Familiarity with laboratory teaching and safety standards
  
• Experience with LMS (Blackboard) and educational technologies
  

Core Competencies

• Strong subject expertise in Microbiology
  
• Ability to link theory with clinical application
  
• Strong teaching and communication skills
  
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
  
• Commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement

Desired Skills and Experience

Strong subject expertise in Microbiology Ability to link theory with clinical application Strong teaching and communication skills Attention to detail and analytical thinking Commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement