Faculty Member in Microbiology - General Medicine Practice

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

Teaching & Academic Delivery

• Deliver Microbiology lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions to medical students
  
• Cover core areas including:
  
  • Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology
    
  • Immunology fundamentals
    
  • Infection control and antimicrobial resistance
    
• Facilitate laboratory sessions using cultures, slides, and simulation tools
  
• Integrate microbiology with clinical practice and case -based learning
  
• 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 infection mechanisms and clinical relevance
  
• Monitor performance and provide timely feedback
  

Research & Scholarly Activities

• Conduct and publish research in microbiology or related biomedical fields
  
• Participate in academic conferences and research initiatives
  
• Contribute to the research culture within the program
  

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 Microbiology or related biomedical field
  
• MBBS with specialization in Microbiology / Infectious Diseases is mandatory
  
• Experience teaching Microbiology in a medical or health sciences program
  
• Familiarity with laboratory teaching and safety standards
  
• Experience with LMS (Blackboard) and educational technologies
  

• Strong subject expertise in Microbiology
  
• Ability to link theory with clinical application
  
• Strong teaching and communication skills
  
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
  
• Commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement