Associate Professor, Physiology Department

Job Description

Title: Associate Professor, Physiology Department

Company Name: Divine Mercy Medical College

Vacancy: 01

Age: 30 to 45 years

Job Location: Gazipur (Kaliganj)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Medical College

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Physiology
• PhD in Physiology

• Must have a valid BMDC registration number.

• Minimum number of peer-reviewed publications as per BMDC promotion criteria (usually at least 2-4).

• Typically 2-3 years of teaching experience as an Assistant Professor in Physiology in a recognized medical college.

• 5 to 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Medical College

• Age 30 to 45 years

• Strong leadership

• Communication

• Mentorship

• Research methodology

• Medical education technology skills.

1. Teaching & Learning

• Theory Classes: Deliver lectures to MBBS and BDS students across all systems of medical physiology including General Physiology, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurophysiology, Renal, Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Reproductive, Exercise and Environmental Physiology, and Applied Clinical Physiology.

• Small Group Teaching: Supervise tutorials, integrated teaching (vertical/horizontal integration with clinical departments), problem-based learning (PBL), and case-based learning sessions to ensure clinical relevance.

• Practical Classes: Oversee and conduct advanced practical sessions including hematology, clinical physiology (ECG, BP, PFT), and interpretation of physiological data.

• Postgraduate Education (if applicable): Teach MD (Physiology) students and supervise their thesis/dissertation work.

• Curriculum Development: Participate in planning and updating the curriculum as per BMDC guidelines and competency-based medical education (CBME) requirements.

2. Assessment & Examination

• Conduct internal assessments (formative and summative) including OSPE/OSCE formats, structured viva, and reflective learning evaluations.

• Set question papers for university professional examinations.

• Serve as an examiner for MBBS and MD professional examinations.

• Provide remedial teaching and academic counseling to struggling students.

3. Research & Scholarly Activities

• Lead and conduct independent research in specialized areas of Physiology.

• Publish research findings regularly in peer-reviewed national and international journals.

• Supervise research projects of postgraduate students and junior faculty.

• Present papers at national and international conferences (e.g., Bangladesh Physiological Society).

• Organize departmental journal clubs, seminars, and continuing medical education (CME) programs.

4. Administrative & Leadership Duties

• Faculty Development: Organize faculty development programs and mentor Assistant Professors and Lecturers.

• Committee Service: Serve on institutional committees related to academic planning, assessment, research, and accreditation.

• Department Management: Assist the HOD in managing departmental resources, maintaining equipment, and preparing for BMDC inspections.

• Hospital Responsibilities: Ensure proper coordination with clinical departments and contribute to hospital management activities as required.

• Communication: Maintain inter-departmental, inter-institutional, and international communication for treatment, education, and research.

• Salary Review: Yearly
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Festival Bonus: 2