Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Program

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the American University of Beirut, located in Beirut, Lebanon currently seeks for its Medical Imaging Sciences (MIS) Program a candidate with a PhD in Medical Imaging Sciences/Radiography, for a tenure track position in the rank of assistant, associate or full professor depending on qualifications. Visiting positions at all levels may be considered.

The MIS Program, hosted by the Division of Health Professions at FHS, is a joint program with the Faculty of Medicine and one of only a few well-established undergraduate programs in the region. During the first year of study, students take basic science and elective courses. In the second and third year, students learn in-depth theory and application in sub-specialized fields within medical imaging sciences such as medical imaging physics, cross-sectional anatomy and radiographic pathology. Courses are designed and timed to work in parallel with clinical training at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). The program enrolls approximately 15 new students each year.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: medical imaging physics (radiation, radiobiology, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, radiation therapy and nuclear imaging), cross-sectional anatomy, radiographic pathology, medical imaging processing
• Clinical teaching experience
• Clinical experience as a radiographer is recommended.
• Research agenda based on published works and/or external funding
• Evidence of involvement with professional associations and organizations

Teaching responsibilities include: delivering basic and advanced courses in medical imaging to undergraduate students in the field of medical imaging physics, anatomy, and radiographic pathology as well as supervising students during their practicum work and their final year research project. The successful candidate will also contribute to research and service at FHS.

FHS was established in 1954 as the first school of public health in the Arab world. At the undergraduate level, FHS offers BS in Medical Imaging Sciences (MIS), Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) and Environmental Health (EH) and a BA in Health Communication. MLS and MIS are interdisciplinary programs offered by the Division of Health Professions, which are coordinated jointly by FHS and Faculty of Medicine (FM). The Faculty also offers a Master of Public Health with three different concentrations, a Master of Science in Epidemiology, a Master in Environmental Sciences-major Environmental Health, and a PhD in Epidemiology, all of which are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Further information about AUB and FHS can be found at: http://www.aub.edu.lb and http://fhs.aub.edu.lb

Interested candidates should submit their applications including a complete curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests; and contact information for three referees to Dean Abla M. Sibai (am00@aub.edu.lb) copied to (fa186@aub.edu.lb).

Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Within the framework of Lebanese Law, the American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer. AUB campus is smoke-free.