Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Optometry

Faculty of Medical Sciences

Qualifications and Experience 

The successful candidate must possess at minimum:  

• A Doctor of Optometry (OD) which should be a professional doctorate emphasizing advanced clinical training and comprehensive eye care, accredited by recognized optometric boards 

OR 

• A Ph.D. in Optometry which should be an advanced research-focused degree from accredited institutions with a focus on clinical and academic contributions in vision science 

AND

1. Board Certification - Certification by recognized boards
2. Fellowship in Optometry
3. FAAO Fellowship ideally with at least three (3) years’ of senior-level clinical practice
4. Specialized fellowships (Binocular Vision, Contact Lens and Low Vision) ideally with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the subspecialty

Candidates should also possess: 

• Ideally more than two (2) years’ teaching experience in the field of Optometry 

AND 

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: 
• Advanced Contact Lens
• Paediatric and Binocular Vision
• Visual Science/Visual Optics
• Public Health/Primary Eye Care
• Low Vision
• Management of Ocular Disease
• Myopia Control
• Ideally at least two (2) years’ experience in more than one specialty area
• Proficiency in sub-speciality training  

Candidates with the following would have an advantage: 

• Ideally at least one (1) year of clinical experience post-specialist qualification in Optometry, ensuring advanced clinical competency and practical application of specialized skills in eye care
• Strong record of conference presentations, both locally and internationally
• Proven track record of research and publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in the guidance and supervision of student research
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the field of Optometry  

The following would be considered assets:  

• Residency training with a key focus on Contact Lens, Binocular Vision, Ocular Pathology, and Low Vision
• Certificate in Medical Education to enhance teaching and mentorship capabilities
• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Possessing an additional postgraduate degree in a related field to further deepen expertise and knowledge in optometric practice
• Evidence of prior success in attracting external research and development funding
• Knowledge of healthcare financing, resource allocation and cost control
• Evidence of programme or project design, development and implementation 

Candidates must be registered or be able to be registered with the Trinidad and Tobago Opticians Registration Council.

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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