Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

The University of the West Indies
Mona Campus
Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
Department of Geography and Geology

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a dynamic, international institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. Its faculties offer a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in Humanities and Education, Pure and Applied Sciences, Science and Agriculture, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences. At 62 years old, the institution represents the oldest of its kind within the region and has been responsible for producing outstanding leaders who have aided in catapulting regional development. In furtherance of its mission to unlock West Indian potential for economic and cultural growth, the University of the West Indies (UWI) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the positions (2) of:

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

Applicants should have a PhD in the respective disciplines and demonstrated excellence in teaching and research at the tertiary level:

* Urban Geography
* Physical Geography (Biogeography and/or Geographical Information Systems)

Reporting to the Head, Department of Geography & Geology, the successful candidates will be expected to

* To develop and deliver courses in the area of specialization;
* To teach in core courses in Geography within his or her field of expertise at the undergraduate levels;
* To take an active part in research and postgraduate supervision.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as is a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and technology application in the classroom. Applicants must possess a genuine interest in helping students and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

The successful candidates will be expected to assume duties on August 1, 2010.

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Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae inclusive of a statement of teaching and research interests, contact information of three referees and copies of academic qualifications. Applications should be sent to hrmd.sed@uwimona.edu.jm or to the Director, Human Resource Management Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7. The final date for receipt of applications is March 31, 2010.

The University of the West Indies thanks all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.