Assistant professor in anatomy

About the job

Company Description United Medical & Dental College is a medical and dental education institution committed to high-quality teaching, clinical training, and research. The college focuses on developing competent healthcare professionals who can meet local and global health challenges. It offers modern teaching facilities, access to clinical environments, and opportunities for academic growth. Faculty members are encouraged to participate in curriculum development, scholarly activities, and collaborative projects that support continuous improvement in medical education.
Role Description The Assistant Professor in Anatomy will be responsible for delivering lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions to undergraduate medical and dental students, with a focus on gross anatomy, histology, embryology, and neuroanatomy. Day-to-day tasks include preparing teaching materials, supervising dissections and laboratory work, conducting assessments, and providing academic mentoring and guidance to students. The role also involves contributing to curriculum planning, participating in departmental meetings, and engaging in scholarly or research activities related to anatomical sciences and medical education. The Assistant Professor will collaborate with colleagues to ensure teaching quality, maintain academic standards, and support accreditation requirements. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Karāchi.
Qualifications

 

• Advanced academic qualification in Anatomy or a closely related discipline (e.g., MBBS with specialization in Anatomy, MPhil/PhD in Anatomy or Basic Medical Sciences).
• Demonstrated experience in teaching anatomy at undergraduate level, including lectures, small-group teaching, and practical/laboratory sessions.
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, histology, embryology, and neuroanatomy, with the ability to integrate clinical correlations into teaching.
• Ability to design assessments, evaluate student performance fairly, and provide constructive feedback.
• Competence in academic writing, preparation of teaching resources, and use of educational technology and learning management systems.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills, with a collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary faculty team.
• Commitment to ethical practice, student-centered learning, and continuous professional development in medical education.
• Interest or experience in research, publication, or scholarly activities in anatomy or medical education is highly desirable.