Job Description

Title: Emergency Medicine Faculty

Location: Qatar

Org Unit: Medical Education

Work Days: Sunday-Thursday

Sponsorship Eligibiltiy: Yes

Classification: Full Time

Posting End Date: June 11, 2026

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, physician-educator with demonstrated commitment to excellence in medical education and clinical practice in an academic medical center, preferably in North America, to teach in the integrated Foundational Sciences courses and clerkships of the undergraduate medical program.
WCM-Q and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York share the same mission: to provide the finest education possible for medical students, conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge, improve health care, both now and for future generations, and provide the highest quality of care to the community. Full details regarding the WCM-Q program and facilities, including affiliations with ACGME-I accredited clinical sites, can be accessed at http://qatar-weill.cornell.edu

Job Responsibilities

• Education:
• Co-lead the Emergency Medicine Clerkship. Teach in the integrated foundational sciences using diverse pedagogical approaches, mentoring students to develop clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and professional growth in a culturally diverse environment.
• Clinical Care:
• Delivery of emergency care to adult patients in hospital-based settings and participating in service coverage. The faculty member will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
• Research and Scholarship:
• Engage in clinical, educational, or translational research, with both local and international collaborations. Contribute to publications, presentations, and grant-funded projects, advancing the mission of academic excellence.

Education & Experience

Must Have

• M.D. or its accepted equivalent.
• American Board certification in Emergency Medicine or its accepted equivalent.
• Experience in teaching and clinical practice in an academic medical center, preferably in North America.
• A record of excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Should Have

• Minimum of 3 years of significant teaching experience, including at the undergraduate level, in a university or academic health system with a strong record of excellence in and commitment to teaching.
• Experience with several learning modalities, including bedside teaching, simulation-based teaching, problem-based learning (PBL), lectures, small group sessions, journal clubs, and flipped classroom approaches.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in integrating emerging technologies into development and delivery of medical education to enhance student learning and assessment.
• A track record of clinical or educational research would be highly advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passion for student success.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptive thinking.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to set and achieve goals.
• Appreciation for diversity and commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Remuneration Package & Application Process

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive salary and foreign-service benefits package, including fully furnished housing and a range of benefits designed to support your professional and personal well-being.

As a member of our clinical faculty, you would receive clinical privileges at our affiliated hospitals and enjoy opportunities to engage in meaningful research collaborations within a dynamic academic environment.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the online application portal by clicking the “Apply Now” tab. Please submit a letter of consideration conveying your interest in the position and demonstrating how your expertise aligns with WCM-Q’s vision, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae.

WCM-Q Introduction & Affirmative Action Statements

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation (QF). The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at the university level, WCM-Q offers an integrated Six-Year Medical Program that incorporates pre-medical and medical studies and leads to the Cornell University M.D. degree.

Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first-year pre-medical students in the fall of 2002 to over 300 students from more than 30 countries today.

WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, which was founded over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:
• to provide the finest education possible for medical students
• to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge
• to improve healthcare both now and for future generations
• to provide the highest quality of care to the community

WCM-Q’s home city is Doha, a thriving cosmopolitan metropolis with a culturally diverse population, a rapidly growing economy, and modern infrastructure. WCM-Q is a member of Qatar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization with multiple centers focused on education, research and innovation, and community development. WCM-Q is located within Education City, the flagship development of QF, which occupies more than 12 square kilometers and is home to some of the world’s leading educational institutions, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and overseas campuses of elite universities, such as VCUarts Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and HEC Paris in Qatar.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled Employer