Clinical Associate Professor for the Elective Course Surgical Dream Team, Master's Degree Programme in Medicine, Aarhus University

Department of Clinical Medicine at Aarhus University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, Health, seeks 1 clinical associate professor to oversee the elective course Surgical Dream Team, under the Master of Medicine program, effective 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a part-time position

As a clinical associate professor you commit to undertaking an agreed number of annual confrontation hours. You can be employed to cover 15 confrontation hours per year. The 15 confrontation hours can be increased to 25 confrontation hours per year, provided you do not perform other tasks, corresponding to 50 hours per year.

Department of Clinical Medicine

As a clinical associate professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine you will become part of the probably largest health sciences research institute in Denmark. Clinical research covers all medical specialties and takes place in collaboration with the university hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. We have about 30,000 square meters of modern research facilities for experimental surgery and medicine, animal facilities, and advanced scanners.

The institute has overall responsibility for the master's programs in medicine and in molecular medicine. At the institute we are about 670 scientific staff, 500 doctoral students and 160 technical/administrative staff who collaborate across disciplines. As a clinical associate professor you will work at Aarhus University Hospital or another hospital in the Central Denmark Region. You can read more about the institute here and about the faculty here.

Your tasks

You will be responsible for the elective course Surgical Dream Team, and will, in collaboration with the other lecturers affiliated with the scheme, plan and conduct the teaching within the course program.

Teaching comprises both theoretical instruction, surgical skills training and management of programs for students attached to the individual lecturer with a view to participation in operations. The position may include development of the subject area, as well as other tasks.

As a clinical associate professor you contribute to the development of the institute's research and teaching environment and to the faculty's overall research strategy. You plan and carry out teaching within the department's or unit's specialty and the applicable study plan. In your teaching you ensure a high professional and didactic standard.

Your tasks will primarily consist of

• Teaching, lectures, courses and administration of examinations
• Contributing to the development of new teaching activities
• Supervision during doctoral training and to participate in assessment work in connection with awarding PhDs and doctorates
• Supervision of students, assignment setting and assessment of written examination tasks
• Participation in assessment committees

You report to the Vice-Director of Education, Anders Bonde Jensen

Your competencies

You have experience in planning and delivering teaching in the elective course Surgical Dream Team. In addition you are employed as a specialist at a surgical department at AUH and conduct independent research. You will supervise medical students in clinical subjects and are able to build trusting relationships with students, colleagues and partners. As an instructor you convey the latest and relevant knowledge in an engaged, clear and precise manner. As a supervisor you are skilled, inspiring and supportive.

As a person you are dedicated and possess good communication skills. You will take co-responsibility for the development of the institute's educational programs at the highest international level and for maintaining a good working environment.

We expect you to speak and write fluent English.

To be assessed as a qualified clinical associate professor you must meet these professional criteria .

Questions about the position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Vice-Director of Education Anders Bonde Jensen at tel. 2096 7615

The place of work is the Department of Clinical Medicine, AUH

Basis of employment

• Qualifications requirements and job content are further described in The Job Structure for Scientific Personnel at Universities .
• The employment procedure is further described in the ministry's Regulation on employment of scientific personnel at universities .
• Appointment as a clinical associate professor requires that the person is declared qualified for this by a evaluation committee.
• Teaching qualifications are part of the evaluation basis.
• It is a condition that the person is a specialist in the relevant field and it is normally assumed that research will be conducted.
• Applicants who do not have a relevant pedagogical course should, if possible, complete one before the appointment takes effect, or at least within the first year of any appointment.
• Appointment and salary are in accordance with Circular on agreements for clinical lecturers at universities .

Application

Your application must contain the following

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Exam certificate
• Template for applicant - clinical associate professor
• Publication list
• Teaching portfolio. We refer to Guide to using the teaching portfolio
• Three of the most relevant publications for the position may be enclosed (optional)
• Research plan, as described in 'Template for applicant – clinical associate professor', may also be sent separately (optional)
• Co-author declaration may be sent (optional)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)

We refer to the faculty's Guide for applicants .

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for everyone and wishes for a culture where each individual can unfold and develop. We see equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage all interested to apply.

Applications are submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job posting on Aarhus University’s website.

About Aarhus University

Aarhus University is a professionally broad and research-intensive university with high quality in education and research, and a strong commitment to societal development nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring educational and research environment for 37,500 students including PhD students and has 9,000 employees measured in full-time equivalents with an annual turnover of DKK 8.9 billion. Read more at au.dk