About the opportunity
The Department of Clinical Medicine at Aalborg University invites applications for one or more part-time, permanent positions as Clinical Associate Professor in Urology. The successful candidate will plan and deliver teaching in the Master’s program in Medicine, collaborating with the clinical professor to implement the curriculum. Teaching methods include case work, lectures, symposia, clinical skills training, bedside teaching, project work, and feedback. The role also involves exam preparation, grading, supervising research students, and participating in assessment committees. The position is based in Aalborg, Denmark, with an average of 15 annual teaching contact hours.
Salary and benefits
- Permanent, non-time-limited employment.
- Remuneration based on a standard fee of DKK 95,200 (March 2012 level) for 60 annual teaching contact hours, pro-rated for the actual hours (average of 15 hours per year).
- Pedagogical training program in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) provided by the Faculty of Medicine to support clinical teaching skills.
Who can apply?
- Must hold a simultaneous appointment as a chief physician (overlge) or staff physician (afdelingslge) at one of the hospital departments teaching medical students in clinical subjects.
- Must be a certified medical specialist (speciallge) in urology.
- Must hold a Master's degree in Medicine (lgevidenskabelig kandidateksamen).
- Must possess additional teaching and research qualifications, such as a PhD or equivalent research experience.
- Must be declared qualified by an expert assessment committee.
Required documents
- Application stating reasons for applying, qualifications, intentions, and visions for the position.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Diplomas (Master's and PhD degrees).
- List of publications, highlighting up to 5 publications (which may be attached).
- Teaching portfolio describing teaching qualifications (or a justification if not included).
- Other relevant qualifications.
- References or recommendations.
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 16, 2026.
How to apply
- Submit the application online via Aalborg University's recruitment system by clicking the 'Apply' link on the official job posting.
Additional information
- The position includes a 3-month mutual probationary period.
- The Faculty of Health Sciences may assign other tasks up to 200 hours annually (pro-rated for fewer teaching contact hours).
- The recruitment process includes a shortlisting process and may involve a risk assessment to ensure workplace safety, 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…
- Certified medical specialists in urology currently working as chief or staff physicians.
- Clinicians with a PhD or equivalent research experience looking to contribute to medical education.
- Professionals interested in integrating clinical practice with academic teaching.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is part-time, averaging 15 teaching contact hours per year.
- The role requires an on-site presence in Aalborg for teaching and assessment duties.
- Applicants must be prepared for a 3-month mutual probationary period.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is ideal for senior clinicians who wish to formalize their contribution to medical education. It allows you to maintain your clinical practice while shaping the curriculum and mentoring the next generation of doctors, providing a prestigious academic title alongside your hospital role.
Our take
Experienced urologists with a passion for teaching should consider this role. It is less suitable for those who cannot balance their clinical duties with the university's teaching requirements or those who do not hold the necessary specialist certifications.
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