Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Language Education

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a dynamic, international institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. Its faculties and institutes offer a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in Humanities and Education, Science and Technology, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences, Sport and the Social Sciences. The institution represents the oldest of its kind within the region and has been responsible for producing outstanding leaders who have made remarkable contributions to regional development.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of:

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN

LANGUAGE EDUCATION

School of Education Reference No. MPN100166

The successful candidate will be required to:

· Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in his or her respective areas of specialization;

· Take part in curriculum development, be involved in interdisciplinary collaboration,

· Develop and implement innovative research;

· Advise and supervise students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

· Make a significant contribution to the department’s research output;

· Undertake appropriate teaching and administrative load;

· Participate in campus-related and outreach activities.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

· PhD or EdD in Language Education;

· Professional Teacher Certification;

· Demonstrated scholarly research;

· At least five (5) years’ experience of teaching in the related areas at the tertiary level.

Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:

· General understanding of educational philosophy;

· Scholarship and/or teaching experience in Literatures in English;

· Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students;

· Evidence of prior grant acquisition;

· Administrative Experience within an Academic Institution;

· Evidence of curriculum development (face to face and distance delivery modes);

· Evidence of contribution to the Public Service OR field of study.

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Applicants are required to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) a completed employment application form, (iii) curriculum vitae giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) and (iv) certified copies of academic qualifications. CVs should also include a statement on teaching and research interests.

Application for employment forms including the publication supplement can be found at

All application documents should be sent by electronic mail to [email protected] addressed to the Campus Registrar for the attention of the Director, Employee Success Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica. All applications must include the reference number MPN100166 in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is April 30, 2026. Applicants are advised to ask their referees to send reports under confidential cover to the above address without waiting to be contacted.

The University thanks all applicants. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus… Inspiring Excellence, Producing Leaders