Faculty Member in Pharmacology – General Medicine Practice

Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Academic Delivery

  • Deliver Pharmacology lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions to medical students
  • Cover core areas including:
    • General Pharmacology (pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics)
    • Systemic Pharmacology
    • Clinical Pharmacology and therapeutics
  • Integrate pharmacology teaching with clinical case-based learning (CBL/PBL)
  • 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 drug mechanisms, interactions, and clinical applications
  • Monitor performance and provide timely feedback

Research & Scholarly Activities

  • Conduct and publish research in pharmacology or related biomedical fields
  • Participate in academic conferences and research initiatives
  • Contribute to the institution’s research culture

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 Pharmacology or related biomedical field
  • MBBS with specialization in Pharmacology is preferred
  • Experience teaching Pharmacology in a medical or health sciences program
  • Strong understanding of clinical applications of pharmacology
  • Familiarity with integrated curriculum and modern teaching approaches
  • Experience with LMS (Blackboard) and digital teaching tools

Core Competencies

  • Strong subject expertise in Pharmacology
  • Ability to link theory with clinical practice
  • Excellent teaching and communication skills
  • Student-centered approach
  • Commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement

Desired Skills and Experience

Master’s or PhD in Pharmacology or related biomedical field MBBS with specialization in Pharmacology is preferred Experience teaching Pharmacology in a medical or health sciences program Strong understanding of clinical applications of pharmacology Familiarity with integrated curriculum and modern teaching approaches Experience with LMS (Blackboard) and digital teaching tools Core Competencies Strong subject expertise in Pharmacology Ability to link theory with clinical practice Excellent teaching and communication skills Student-centered approach Commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement