Assistant Professor in Emergency Medical Care

About the role

Liwa University, which runs campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, is recruiting an Assistant Professor in Emergency Medical Care. The postholder delivers high-quality undergraduate education, conducts and shares impactful research, supervises student learning and research, and contributes to the development and continuous improvement of the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) program. The role prepares graduates for safe, effective, ethical and patient-centred prehospital emergency care.

Key responsibilities

• Teach theoretical and practical courses in Emergency Medical Care
• Help develop, promote and improve the EMC program, including curriculum design and review, competency-based assessment, simulation-based education, clinical placement partnerships, accreditation and quality assurance
• Mentor and supervise student research
• Build a productive research portfolio, publish in peer-reviewed journals, seek research funding and collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and academic teams
• Contribute to curriculum design, assessment, accreditation and continuous programme improvement

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in teaching (paramedicine) with a postgraduate degree in Paramedic Sciences / EMS or another relevant discipline (doctorate preferred)
• Medical doctors must specialise in emergency medicine with a reputable board (Arab, American, UK, European, Australian, etc.)
• At least 2 years of teaching or training experience in Paramedic Sciences or EMS in an educational or clinical setting
• At least 2 years of work experience as a paramedic or EMT, possibly including advanced practice, trauma or emergency department work

Required skills

• Specialist knowledge of prehospital assessment, trauma, resuscitation, medical emergencies, airway management, pharmacology and emergency patient care
• Ability to develop scenarios, run OSCEs, assess clinical performance and give structured feedback
• Understanding of ambulance service operations, prehospital pathways, quality indicators, patient safety and emergency response systems
• Ability to map learning outcomes, support accreditation and implement continuous improvement