Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in Education (Early Childhood Care and Education)

Faculty of Humanities and Education

Qualifications and Experience 

The successful candidate must:

• Possess at minimum, a Master’s degree, from a recognized university, in Education with postgraduate qualifications in Early Childhood Care and Education or a closely-related field

AND

• Be currently pursuing a PhD and must have completed two (2) seminars or equivalent towards completion of a PhD 

Candidates should also possess:

• Ideally three (3) years’ teaching experience in a higher education environment
• Good record of research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• Proficiency in the design and use of online teaching methods (e.g. Zoom) 

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• PhD in Education or a closely related field with postgraduate qualifications in Early Childhood Care Education
• Ideally at least three (3) years’ experience in supervision of practicum in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Ideally at least three (3) years’ graduate teaching experience
• Research-oriented 

The following would be considered assets:

• BEd in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Support for teaching multivariate quantitative research methods and/or qualitative research methods 

Only holders of a relevant PhD will be eligible for appointment at the Lecturer level. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Teaching on the ECCD, B.Ed., and M.Ed. programmes
• Designing and developing courses in the Early Childhood care and Education programme
• Creating a research agenda for the Early Childhood care and Education programme
• Engaging in classroom supervision, supervise graduate research and conduct research in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Serving on committees at the Department, Faculty and University levels
• Engaging in community outreach initiatives
• Collaborating with colleagues in teaching and research projects 

Personal Attributes 

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well within a team and in a 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:

• Demonstrate collaborative leadership
• Possess enthusiasm for teaching and research
• Have a student-centered and student-focused disposition
• Be detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Be open to interdisciplinary approaches
• Have excellent time management 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.

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