The University of the West Indies St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Faculty of Science and Agriculture
Department of Food Production
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Soil Physics
Qualification
PhD in Soil Physics and Soil and Water Management.
Experience and Competencies:
Teaching and research in Soil Physics, Soil and Soil Water Management in an academic environment at a tertiary level institution is desirable. A publication record of international refereed journals would also be an advantage. Must be able to demonstrate a capacity to develop future research.
Special Expertise/Responsibilities:
- Teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels on the subject area of Soil Physics, Soil and Soil Water Management and Conservation, Irrigation and Drainage Technology
- Conduct relevant research and supervise graduate students in his/her area of competence
- Participate in cross-disciplinary research projects
- Perform related duties as assigned by the Head of Department
Personal Attributes:
Demonstrates the ability to contribute significantly to teaching, research, curriculum development and supervision of graduate students. Must be a team player and student centred.
Applications (two copies) should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies (fax: [1 868] 663 9684). Full CV and application forms which must be completed fully and can be obtained at the above address and at http://www.sta.uwi.edu, must be submitted. The names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Further particulars of the post, including remuneration package are also available at the above URL. These particulars are also available from Association of Commonwealth Universities (57878), Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HF (email: adverts@acu.ac.uk; fax: 020 7387 2655; tel: 020 7380 6706).
Deadline for applications: 30 June 2010.
