Senior Lecturer – Economics

Location: University of the West Indies, Kingston

Description: 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; 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: Must have a PhD in Economics or a related field, specializing in any of the following disciplines: Financial Economics, Industrial Organization or Econometrics/Statistics; Possess a demonstrated record of high quality teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels; A significant record of achievement in independent research and success in attracting research funding; Excellent communication skills are essential; Strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and technology application in the classroom; Possess a genuine interest in helping students; Ability to work effectively as a member of a team; Experience in developing and delivering programs and courses by distance or online at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels will be an advantage. NB: Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae (inclusive of a statement on teaching and research interests) giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) and copies of academic qualifications. For further information on the Department of Economics, see  http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/economics

Contact: The Director, Human Resource Management Division, University of the West Indies

Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica; Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline: March 31, 2012