Associate Professor-Biochemistry

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Academics
• Conduct lectures, practical sessions, demonstrations, and small-group teaching for MBBS students.
• Facilitate competency-based medical education (CBME) as per the prescribed curriculum.
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessment schedules.
• Conduct internal assessments, practical examinations, and student evaluations.
2. Laboratory Management
• Supervise biochemistry practical laboratories and ensure the availability of equipment, reagents, and teaching materials.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, quality control, and biomedical waste management protocols.
• Maintain laboratory records and support the implementation of quality assurance procedures.
3. Research and Academic Development
• Undertake and guide research projects in medical biochemistry and related disciplines.
• Encourage research activities, publications, and academic presentations.
• Participate in seminars, conferences, workshops, and faculty development programmes.
4. Departmental Administration
• Assist the Professor and Head of Department in academic planning and departmental administration.
• Maintain academic records, attendance, assessment documents, and departmental reports.
• Contribute to curriculum development, accreditation activities, and institutional quality assurance initiatives.
5. Student Mentoring
• Guide and mentor undergraduate medical students.
• Monitor academic progress and provide support to students requiring additional guidance.
• Promote professional ethics, discipline, and competency-based learning.
6. Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure adherence to applicable NMC regulations, competency-based medical education guidelines, and institutional policies.
• Participate in departmental meetings, inspections, and other academic or administrative activities as assigned.

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: MD in Biochemistry or an equivalent qualification recognised under applicable NMC regulations.
• Experience: Teaching experience and eligibility for the post of Associate Professor as prescribed under the applicable NMC faculty qualification regulations.
• Registration: Valid registration with the appropriate State Medical Council/National Medical Register, wherever applicable.
• Skills: Strong teaching, communication, research, laboratory management, and academic administration skills.