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 ACTUARIAL SCIENCES

The Department of Mathematics – Faculty of Science and Technology

Reference No. MPN100312

 The UWI provides tertiary-level education to the entire English-speaking Caribbean region, with a student body of more than 45,000 students from countries worldwide, 19,052 of whom attend the Mona campus.  The Department of Mathematics is currently developing a research capacity in Actuarial Science and has strong research in the areas of Stochastic Processes, Fluid Mechanics, Operations research and Applied Statistics. The Department currently offers Undergraduate, Masters and Ph.D. degrees.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Actuarial Sciences or its equivalent. A candidate with Actuarial credentials (Associate/Fellow) in any actuarial professional organization with strong research is also given the equal consideration. Experience in teaching and independent research, including a track record in attracting research grants, is desirable.

 The successful candidate will be required to:

§  Teach undergraduate and graduate courses;

§  Develop an active research programme;

§  Supervise research students at the undergraduate (final year), Masters and Ph.D. levels;

§  Participate in the strategic planning and management of teaching and learning, including curricula development within the Department and wider Faculty;

§  Carry out administrative duties as required by the department.

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

§  Certificate in University Teaching;

§  Experience in teaching and independent research;

§  Experience supervising research (MPhil/PhD) students;

§  Evidence of prior grant acquisition;

§  Evidence of Curriculum Development (face to face or distant delivery modes);

§  Administrative Experience within an Academic Institution;

§  Evidence of contribution to the Public Service OR field of Study.

For further particulars regarding the University of the West Indies and the Department of Mathematics, visit us at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/mathematics/ 

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) copies of academic qualifications. CV’s should also include a statement on teaching and research interests. Application for employment forms including the publication supplement can be found at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/hrd/forms 

All applications documents should be sent by electronic mail to hrmd.odes@uwimona.edu.jm addressed to the Campus Registrar for the attention of the Director, Human Resource Management Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica. All applications must include the reference number MPN 100312 in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is April 30, 2024. 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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