About the opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine at Aalborg University, specifically the Department of Clinical Medicine, invites applications for one or more permanent positions as a Clinical Associate Professor in Pathology, commencing January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment involves an average of 15 confrontation hours annually. As a clinical associate professor, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the medical curriculum in collaboration with the clinical professor by organizing and delivering teaching on the master’s degree program. Teaching methods include case work, lectures, symposia, clinical skills exercises, bedside teaching, project work, feedback, and academic reflection. Additional duties may involve preparing exam questions, grading written assignments, conducting examinations, supervising research students, and participating in assessment committees.
Salary and benefits
- Permanent part-time appointment with an average of 15 confrontation hours annually.
- Pedagogical continuing education course offered by the Faculty of Medicine for clinical instructors to support problem-based learning (PBL).
- Remuneration based on the Ministry of Higher Education and Science circular concerning agreements for clinical associate professors at universities.
Who can apply?
- Simultaneous employment as a senior hospital physician (consultant/overlæge or afdelingslæge) at one of the hospital departments training medical students in clinical subjects.
- Specialist recognition in the relevant subject field.
- Declaration of qualification for the position through an assessment conducted by expert peers.
- A medical degree (cand.med. / master's degree in medical science), specialist recognition, and additional teaching and research qualifications, such as a PhD degree or equivalent research.
- Applicants with teaching and research experience within the specialty will be preferred.
Required documents
- Application including motivations, qualifications, and intentions/visions for the position
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diplomas (Master's degree and PhD degree certificates)
- List of publications, with a maximum of 5 attached publications
- Teaching qualifications described in a teaching portfolio (or a justification if not included)
- Other qualifications relevant to the position
- References or recommendations
When to apply
- Application deadline is November 5, 2026.
- Position starts January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents including your CV, diplomas, publication list, and teaching portfolio.
- Submit your application through Aalborg University's recruitment system accessible via the vacancy posting on the official university website.
Additional information
- The position is subject to a 3-month mutual probationary period.
- The appointment process includes shortlisting and may involve a risk assessment to ensure workplace security, compliance, and integrity.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Licensed medical specialists in pathology who currently hold consultant or senior physician roles at relevant training hospitals.
- Clinicians with a strong interest in medical education, curriculum development, and problem-based learning (PBL).
- Experienced supervisors or researchers holding a PhD who wish to integrate academic teaching with hospital-based clinical practice.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires concurrent hospital employment as a senior physician alongside university responsibilities.
- New appointees must complete a pedagogical training course in problem-based learning within two years of employment.
- This is a part-time position with an average commitment of 15 confrontation hours per year, requiring careful balance with primary clinical duties.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position suits experienced medical specialists looking to formalize and expand their academic footprint by contributing to university-level medical training without leaving active clinical practice.
Our take
Practicing pathologists with a background in research and education who hold senior hospital appointments should seriously consider applying, provided they can balance clinical obligations with university teaching commitments.
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