Assistant Professor

MANIPAL TATA MEDICAL COLLEGE, JAMSHEDPUR

A MAHE Tata Steel Consortium Institution

JOB DESCRIPTION – ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Designation: Assistant Professor – Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Department: Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Reporting To: Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Location: Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

Employment Type: Full-time

About Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC)

Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC), Jamshedpur, is an off-campus institution of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, established in association with Tata Steel.

MAHE is recognised as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India and is known for its longstanding contribution to medical education, research and healthcare. MTMC provides an academic environment that brings together quality medical education, clinical exposure, research and professional development.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (FMT) will be responsible for teaching and training undergraduate medical students, conducting practical and demonstration-based teaching, participating in medico-legal and departmental academic activities, contributing to research, and supporting the overall functioning of the department.

The faculty member will work under the guidance of the Professor and Head of the Department and will be expected to contribute to the delivery of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) and other institutional academic responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

The Assistant Professor will be expected to:

• Conduct lectures, tutorials, small-group teaching and practical classes for MBBS students.
• Conduct demonstrations and practical teaching in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.
• Teach students the principles of medico-legal practice, forensic examination, injury interpretation and toxicology.
• Conduct teaching sessions on relevant medico-legal documentation and professional responsibilities.
• Participate in the implementation of the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum.
• Conduct and participate in integrated teaching, Self-Directed Learning (SDL), AETCOM and other academic activities.
• Facilitate case-based discussions and problem-based learning, wherever applicable.
• Participate in internal assessments, formative assessments and university examinations.
• Conduct practical and viva examinations and other competency-based assessments as assigned.
• Provide timely academic feedback and mentorship to students.
• Maintain teaching schedules, attendance records, assessment records and other departmental documentation.

The MTMC framework expects Assistant Professors to deliver theory, practical, small-group, SDL and other CBME teaching activities and participate in assessment and AETCOM.

2. Departmental and Medico-Legal Responsibilities

The faculty member will be expected to participate in departmental activities related to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, as assigned and in accordance with applicable institutional and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting in medico-legal academic and departmental work.
• Participating in the teaching and demonstration of medico-legal examination procedures.
• Participating in forensic and medico-legal case discussions for academic purposes.
• Assisting students in understanding the preparation and importance of medico-legal documentation.
• Participating in departmental activities relating to injury interpretation and toxicology education.
• Supporting departmental coordination with relevant hospital and statutory authorities, wherever required.
• Maintaining appropriate departmental records and documentation.

All duties will be performed in accordance with applicable laws, institutional policies and departmental protocols.

3. Undergraduate Training and Student Mentoring

The Assistant Professor will:

• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to MBBS students.
• Support students in developing professional, ethical and medico-legal awareness.
• Participate in AETCOM and professionalism-related teaching.
• Encourage academic discussions and student participation.
• Assist students in research projects and academic activities, wherever assigned.
• Maintain a professional and supportive learning environment.

4. Research and Academic Development

The faculty member will be encouraged to:

• Participate in departmental and institutional research activities.
• Undertake research projects in areas related to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.
• Publish research work in recognised/indexed journals.
• Present academic work at conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Participate in undergraduate research projects.
• Complete and participate in research methodology and biomedical research programmes as required.

Research, publications and faculty academic development form part of the institutional expectations for Assistant Professors.

5. Departmental and Institutional Responsibilities

The faculty member will be expected to:

• Assist the Head of the Department in the smooth functioning of academic and departmental activities.
• Participate in departmental meetings and academic programmes.
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of departmental teaching plans.
• Participate in faculty development programmes and Medical Education Unit activities.
• Serve on departmental and institutional committees as assigned.
• Participate in quality assurance, accreditation and regulatory activities.
• Maintain academic, professional and regulatory records as required by the institution.
• Comply with institutional policies, professional ethics and applicable regulatory requirements.