Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Agri-Food Environmental Microbiology [REF#164-14-2 L1]

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognized university, which should be in Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology or any closely related field.  

 Candidates should also possess: 

• At least three (3) years’ teaching experience at a recognized tertiary institution/university
• Substantial record of research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• Proficiency in the area of Agri-food Safety Risk Analysis, Different Food Safety Hazards, Agri-food Safety Control and Management Systems 

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• BSc in Agriculture, Soil Science, Food Science, Food Technology or related area
• Experience in delivery of courses using a multidisciplinary approach at both the graduate and the undergraduate level
• Experience in the supervision of undergraduate and post-graduate students
• Experience in the development of a programme or courses related to the area of expertise
• Possess skills in establishing collaboration with regional and international agencies to attract funding for research and development

The following would be considered assets:

• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Experience in networking, collaborations, and access to research grants
• Possess skills in organizing workshops, conferences and webinars preferably at national and international levels

Key Responsibilities  

• Teaching relevant courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Microbiology, Agri- food Safety and Quality Assurance, along the food chain, Food and Environmental Microbiology, Molecular Food Microbiology, Agri-risk Analysis, Epidemiology of Foodborne Diseases, Food Quality Assurance and Analysis, Agri-Food Safety Legislation, and Food Safety and Quality Management Systems
• Developing a research programme in the area of expertise, with a focus on Management of Agri-food Safety and Quality, Food Control, Hazard Analysis, Risk Analysis of Tropical Foods or Epidemiology of Foodborne Diseases, that will support capacity building and student development
• Supervising graduate students at the MSc., MPhil. and PhD. levels in the area of expertise
• Coordinating the successful delivery and periodical review of the undergraduate programmes in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, and post-graduate programmes related Agri-food Safety and Risk Analysis, Agri-food Safety and Quality Legislation, and Food Safety and Quality Management of the Quality and Safety of Agri-foods
• Collaborating with regional and international agencies in the area of expertise to attract funding for research and development Committing to excellence in teaching and have a strong interest in mentoring students
• Engaging with stakeholders and the department and faculty through collaborative research and outreach

Personal Attributes 

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential.

Candidates should also: 

• Be committed to excellence in teaching and have a strong interest in mentoring students
• Be self-motivated and capable of motivating others
• Be able to supervise graduate and post-graduate student’s research
• Be willing to forge working relationships and meaningful engagement with external stakeholders
• Be willing and able to work efficiently in teams with people from different backgrounds 

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@uwi.edu. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at http://www.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.

The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.