Academic Competition for Medical Lecturers

“BAU International University Batumi” announces an academic competition for a Lecturer in Medicine program.

About us:

“BAU International University Batumi” is one of Georgia’s most successful private medical educational institutions, focused on discovering talents and providing an innovative learning environment. Our mission is to foster the protection of health and promote the highest scientific and ethical standards in medical education, by introducing innovative teaching methods, effective management, and contemporary educational approaches to contribute to public health protection and the preparation of highly qualified professionals in the medical field.

Work location:

Batumi, Fridon Khalvashi Avenue N237

Available positions:

Professor – 6 (Biomedical / Basic Sciences – 4, Clinical Medicine – 2)

Associate Professor – 2 (Clinical Medicine – 2)

Assistant Professor – 6 (Clinical Medicine – 6)

Assistant – 3 (Biomedical / Basic Sciences – 2, Clinical Medicine – 1)

Monthly salary (starting from):

Professor – from 4,337 GEL

Associate Professor – from 3,699 GEL

Assistant Professor – from 3,061 GEL

Assistant – from 2,423 GEL

Workload categories for academic staff:

Category A – full workload, including teaching (contact), research (non-contact), and administrative (office/contact) duties – available to affiliated academic staff.

Category B – part-time workload, primarily contact teaching hours, supplemented with limited research, exam development, invigilation, and student consulting – also available to affiliated academic staff.

Category C – part-time workload for unaffiliated academic staff, including teaching, exam preparation, invigilation, and student consulting.

Affiliated academic staff may choose A or B; unaffiliated staff may choose C. Detailed workload and remuneration are outlined in the Academic and Visiting Staff Load Regulations (Annex 1).

Competition schedule:

Document submission: July 7–11, 2025

Interviews: July 17–18, 2025

Mock lecture: July 21, 2025

Appeals submission: July 23, 2025

Selection and contract signing: July 25, 2025

Criteria for Academic Positions

Professor

Holds a doctorate or equivalent degree

At least 6 years of university-level academic-pedagogical experience

Conceptual vision for university research and/or educational program development

Research activity evidenced by publications in impact-factor journals or presentations at international scientific conferences within the last 10 years; preferred h-index ≥ 3 (according to Google Scholar)

(Repeated) evidence of research activity as above, with preferred h-index ≥ 2

Active involvement in professional development and qualification-enhancement activities, including in teaching methodology

Proficiency in English sufficient for instruction (at least B2 level according to the Common European Framework)

Associate Professor

Holds a doctorate or equivalent degree

At least 3 years of university-level academic-pedagogical experience

Conceptual vision for development of educational program modules/components or university research

Experience in implementing scientific or other projects

Publications or presentations in impact-factor journals or international conferences within the last 10 years; preferred h-index ≥ 2

Active involvement in teaching-methodology and professional development

English proficiency at least B2

Assistant Professor (Academic Track)

Holds a doctorate or equivalent degree

Experience in designing and/or delivering courses, or educational program development vision

Publications or presentations in refereed journals or international conferences within the last 10 years

Active involvement in professional development activities

English proficiency at least B2

Assistant Professor (Clinical Professional Track)

Holds a single-cycle medical/dental or equivalent higher education degree in the field

Knowledge of field-specific challenges, evidenced by leadership roles in professional associations or expert roles in health care

Relevant clinical experience: certification and at least 5 years clinical activity in the field (with ≥ 350 patients per year or ≥ 30 patients per month in the last 3 months)

Research experience—publications or conference presentations within the last 10 years

Teaching vision evidenced by course design or ≥ 1 year teaching experience

Active in professional development, including teaching methodology

English proficiency at least B2

Assistant Professor (Non-Clinical Professional Track)

Holds relevant higher education degree in the field

Expert knowledge of the field’s challenges, evidenced by leadership roles or regulatory/professional association experience of ≥ 5 years

Research experience—publications or presentations within the last 10 years

Teaching vision evidenced by course design or ≥ 1 year teaching experience

Active in professional development

English proficiency at least B2

Assistant

Enrolled doctoral student in the relevant field

Publications or conference presentations in refereed journals or international conferences within the last 10 years

English proficiency at least B2

Required Documents:

Application form

Copy of ID or passport

Completed application form

Two photos (3×4 cm) or electronic versions

Copies of higher education and academic (doctoral or equivalent) degree certificates

Certificates of continuing education/training relevant to the field or teaching methods

Course syllabus or plan for the course candidate intends to teach

List of publications from the last 10 years (max 10), with links; print journals require a copy of the first page and table of contents, plus impact‑factor info

List of presentations at international conferences from the last 10 years (max 10), with links

One copy of a scientific paper from the last 10 years; impact-factor required for professors and associate professors, refereed journal acceptable for others

Proof of English proficiency

Certificate of no criminal record for sexual freedom and integrity from the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Additional documents for Professor applicants:

Conceptual vision for university research and/or educational program development

Proof of ≥ 6 years of university-level academic-pedagogical experience

Funded scientific or other projects within the last 10 years

Information on citation index (h‑index)

Additional documents for Associate Professor applicants:

Conceptual vision for module or research development

Proof of ≥ 3 years of university-level academic-pedagogical experience

Funded projects within the last 10 years

Citation index information

Additional documents for Clinical Professional Track Assistant Professor:

Proof of leadership role in professional association or expert status

Clinical certification and proof of ≥ 5 years of clinical work

Patient data stats

Additional documents for Non-Clinical Professional Track Assistant Professor:

Documentation of managerial/regulatory/professional association leadership or expert role

Additional documents for Assistant:

Proof of doctoral student status, research direction specified

Interested applicants are requested to submit the above documentation via email to:

the university office

For additional inquiries, please contact: +995 577 642 451 (no later than July 11, 2025).

We wish you success!

Note: Your CV may contain personal data under Georgia’s Personal Data Protection Law, including sensitive categories. Please note your data will be processed for contractual and employment decision-making purposes. Your CV may not be considered for this position, depending on vacancy needs, or may be retained for up to one year for future opportunities. If you consent, please send your resume.

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