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University of the West Indies
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Category: Education
Description:
* In plant sciences
  • To teach undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Take part in curriculum development 
  • Be involved in interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Develop innovative research 
  • Advise and supervise students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 
  • Expected to make a significant contribution to the department's research output
  • To undertake an appropriate teaching and administrative load 
  • To take part in outreach activities.
Qualifications:
  • Should have a PhD in Plant Sciences (Botany) with considerable teaching experience and research interest in any of the following: Mycology, Algology and, or Plant Ecology.
  • Possess a demonstrated record of high quality teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • A significant record of achievement in independent research
  • Success in attracting research funding.
  • Excellent communication skills are essential, as is a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and technology application in the classroom. 
  • Must possess a genuine interest in helping students
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
NB: Candidates are required to formally apply in writing, and to submit a curriculum vitae (inclusive of a statement on teaching and research interests) giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, and the names and addresses of three (3) referees and certified copies of academic qualifications and practicing certificates.
In order to expedite the selection process, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send reports under confidential cover without waiting to be contacted. 
Deadline: July 13, 2012

Contact Information
Name: N/A
Address: Director
Human Resource Management Division
The University of the West Indies
Mona Campus
Kingston 7
Email: hrmd.sed@uwimona.edu.jm
Telephone: N/A
Fax: N/A

Ad Post Date: 2012-06-18

 

 

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