Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies (Spanish-French)

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 produced 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 TRANSLATION STUDIES (SPANISH-FRENCH)

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

Reference No. MPN 100109

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Teach, research and participate in the strategic planning and management of teaching and learning;
• Lead and/or participate in curriculum and faculty development activities within the department, the faculty and the wider university;
• Contribute to the life of the university and advance teaching, research and community outreach.

Essential Qualifications And Experience:

§ Minimum of a Ph.D. in Spanish with a special focus on Translational Studies (Spanish/English)

§ Possess native or near native competence in the Spanish;

§ Excellent command of English;

§ Demonstrated scholarly research and publications in the areas of Translational Studies, Spanish Language and Culture;

§ 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:

§ Knowledge of French Language;

§ Experience supervising MPhil/PhD students;

§ Evidence of prior grant acquisition;

§ Evidence of curriculum development (face to face and distant delivery modes);

§ Administrative experience within an academic institution;

§ Certificate in University Teaching;

§ 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 organisation) and (iv) copies of academic qualifications. Application for employment forms including the publication supplement can be found at

All applications 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 MPN 100109 in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is June 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.

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