Director, Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies SALISES

The Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) was established in 1999 through the merger of the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) and the Consortium Graduate School of the Social Sciences (CGSSS). It was created to bring together the strong Caribbean research tradition of ISER and the interdisciplinary graduate teaching and supervision strengths of the CGSSS. SALISES is therefore both a research institute and a graduate teaching entity within The University of the West Indies, and its work is grounded in the development concerns of the Caribbean region.

Although physically located on the Cave Hill, Mona and St. Augustine campuses, SALISES functions as a single institute with a regional mandate. Each campus branch is headed by a Director, and one of the campus Directors serves as University Director with responsibility for the overall functioning of the Institute. This structure allows SALISES to combine campus-based delivery with cross-campus collaboration, regional reach and a common intellectual vision

The University of the West Indies (Cave Hill), Campus is seeking an innovative, energetic individual who has a track record of scholarly excellence in at least one discipline in the Social Sciences (such as Economics, Sociology, Political Science) as evidenced by an outstanding publication record, success at winning and administering research grants, and graduate teaching and supervision. The successful candidate will report to the Vice Chancellor and the Pro Vice Chancellor, Graduate Studies and Research, through the University Director.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

· Implement the research agenda of the Institute in collaboration with the SALISES Directors at Mona and St. Augustine;

· Pursue grants and other funding opportunities to support the research and teaching activities of the Institute;

· Organise and execute the teaching programmes of the Institute

· Assign teaching and graduate supervision tasks to the academic staff;

· Organise scholarly conferences, symposia and workshops, in particular the annual SALISES conference;

· Coordinate the outreach programme(s) of the Institute;

· Participate in the wider administration of the UWI through membership of Faculty, Campus and University Boards and Committees

· Supervise staff;

· Manage the general administration of the day-to-day affairs of the Institute.

· Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Economics or Sociology or Political Science or a related discipline.

· Minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in an academic setting

• Proven track record of winning research grants
• Strong publication record
• Administrative experience, such as the headship of an academic department or unit, would be considered an asset

Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking

• Planning and Organising

• Client Focus

• Fostering Learning

• Interactive Communication

• Financial Management

• Work Ethics and Values

• Project Management

• Strategic Thinking

• Team Leadership

• Using Information Technology

• Continuous Learning

Application forms may be obtained at on The UWI’s website. Full details of the remuneration package including Further Particulars may be obtained from the Office of Administration by contacting us at email: [email protected] . Applicants are required to submit detailed applications giving i) full particulars of qualifications and experience, biodata; and ii) the names, titles, mailing and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees should be sent as soon as possible to the: UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION, THE VICE CHANCELLERY, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, MONA, KINGSTON 7, JAMAICA, W.I., E-mail: [email protected] .

The closing date for receipt of applications is April 20, 2026. The University of the West Indies thanks all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.