Faculty Development Specialist [67/109 III L1]

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a EdD or PhD degree, from a recognized university, in Education, Curriculum Design, Instrumental/Educational Technology or a closely related field.

Candidates should also possess: 

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in teaching and research at the tertiary level
• Experience in teaching at the university level using diverse delivery methods, including face-to-face, blended, and fully online modalities
• Expertise in Faculty Development
• Proficiency in Curriculum Design and Development, and Instructional Design
• Proficiency in Workshop Development and Implementation

Candidates with the following would have an advantage: 

• Experience in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
• Experience in teaching at the Higher Education Level
• Proficiency in Workshop planning and implementation
• Knowledge in Instructional Design
• Proficiency ELearning development

The following would be considered assets: 

• Masters in Instructional Design, eLearning, Educational Technology
• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Experience as reviewing manuscripts and publications for journal
• Experience in teacher training
• Experience in managing and designing courses in Moodle
• Scholarly articles/publications in peer reviewed journals at a rate of at least two (2) per annum
• Proficiency in Project Management
• Proficiency in Report Writing
• Proficiency in Workshop Development 
• Developing, planning and facilitating professional development workshops, including curriculum design, teaching and learning strategies, techniques and models of teaching and learning, assessment strategies and technology integration
• Teaching in CETL’s teaching and learning programmes
• Engaging in training and other activities that promote learner-centred instruction
• Preparing teaching and learning materials for CETL workshops and adapting materials for CETL’s website
• Liaising with Faculties/Departments in order to identify their training needs with respect to teaching and learning in a student-centred environment
• Providing Faculty with current best practices in all facets of teaching, assessment and technology integration
• Reviewing courses and curricula and making recommendations consistent with goals and objectives of good practice in higher education
• Facilitating the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) at the St. Augustine campus
• Generating data-driven reports and visualisations to inform and enhance CETL’s programmes and initiatives
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the Director, Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning or his delegate 

Personal Attributes 

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in both oral and written English, are essential.

Candidates should also:

• Excellent pedagogical skills
• Ability to participate in University life and community outreach
• Be able to carry out a research agenda
• Display evidence of effective administrative and organizational skills  

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.