Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Curriculum and Instruction

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a dynamic, international institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. Its faculties and institutes offer a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in Humanities and Education, Science and Technology, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences, Sport and the Social Sciences. The institution represents the oldest of its kind within the region and has been responsible for producing outstanding leaders who have made remarkable contributions to regional development. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of:

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

School of Education

Reference No. MPN00100174 

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in his or her respective areas of specialization, take part in curriculum development, be involved in interdisciplinary collaboration, develop innovative research, and advise and supervise students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Make a significant contribution to the department’s research output, undertake an appropriate teaching and administrative load, and participate in campus-related and outreach activities.

• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction;
• Demonstrated scholarly research;
• At least five (5) years’ experience of teaching in the related areas at the tertiary level.

• Studies in educational philosophy;
• Pedagogical Training;
• Experience supervising graduate students;
• Evidence of prior grant acquisition;
• Administrative Experience within an Academic Institution;
• Evidence of Curriculum Development (face to face and distance delivery modes);
• Evidence of contribution to the Public Service OR field of study. 

For further particulars on the University of the West Indies, Mona and the School of Education, visit us at www.mona.uwi.edu or http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/soe/ 

Applicants are required to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) a completed employment application form, (iii) curriculum vitae giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) and (iv) copies of academic qualifications. CV’s should also include a statement on teaching and research interests. 

Application for employment forms including the publication supplement can be found at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/hrd/forms 

All applications documents should be sent by electronic mail to hrmd.odes@uwimona.edu.jm addressed to the Campus Registrar for the attention of the Director, Human Resource Management Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica. All applications must include the reference number MPN00100174 in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is December 6, 2024. Applicants are advised to ask their referees to send reports under confidential cover to the above address without waiting to be contacted.

The University thanks all applicants. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus…... Inspiring Excellence, Producing Leaders