The College of Nursing in MBRU believes that nurses and nursing are essential to the future of health care in the UAE. We are seeking a passionate individual to be part of our goal in supporting education for current and future nurses.

Role:

The post will be held by an academic with a sustained track record of nursing and/or midwifery education and will be currently practicing at the level of associate professor or above; he/she will be expected to carry out core activities with tangible evidence of high impact in three core areas: (i) learning and teaching; (ii)research and knowledge transfer with evidence of scholarly activities; and (iii) high level administration, management and leadership. The successful candidate will also be expected to demonstrate higher communication and leadership skills with evidence of a capacity to work collaboratively and in partnership with nursing colleagues across the UAE and internationally, to further expand the business of a growing College of Nursing and Midwifery, and at the same time fully adhere to the ideals and philosophy of the University.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements strategic plans in line with University objectives.
• Contributes to the workforce plan and forecasts.
• Ensures full implementation and review of evaluated work processes to achieve high performance standards and continuous improvement.

Teaching & Learning:   

• Prepare innovative educational materials in the delivery of high-quality teaching.
• Undertake program and course co-ordination/leadership roles, as appropriate, including contributing to the development of specified, high-quality programs/courses.
• Participates in the assessment of students to ensure that academic goals have been achieved.
• Guides and supervises students in the acquisition of skills and conduct of scholarly activities.
• Provides on-site practice supervision for students.

Research and Scholarly Activities:

• Engages in research activities on themes that align with the research goals of the College and the country.
• Publishes quality research in high impact journals to enhance the international standing of the College.
• Participates in international conferences to disseminate results of research activities.
• Remain abreast of the developments in the relevant nursing discipline.
• Actively support College activities that promote or develop Research, Knowledge Transfer and developing nursing practice.

Practice & Education Partnerships:

• Engages in nursing partnerships and activities that contribute to the advancement of the profession within UAE and community.

Community Service:

• Seeks and develops relationship with suitable external partners to raise the profile of nursing,  the College and the University.
• Provides opportunities to assist professional colleagues to maintain and enhance their skills continuing professional development in their specialty.
• Commitment to engage in inter professional education, and associated activities.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Midwifery (essential)
• Higher research degree in academic field of study including Master’s in Nursing / Midwifery/Health Related Discipline (desirable).
• PhD from an accredited institution (essential).
• Evidence of ability to meet the teaching needs of postgraduate students (essential).
• Substantial post registration experience in nursing (essential).
• Working knowledge of International health care policy in relation to nursing care (essential).
• Evidence of undertaking PhD supervision in the subject area (desirable).

Language Requirement:

• Written and spoken English (essential)
•  Arabic (desirable)