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:

INSTRUCTOR
Department of Computing
Reference No. MPN105870

The Department of Computing is seeking to appoint an Instructor in Computing with a strong commitment to teaching and student development. The successful applicant will be directly responsible for the teaching and assessment of students’ foundational and advanced skills in Computing, including programming, algorithms, data structures, and software development in undergraduate programmes.

The successful candidate will be required to:
 Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions.
 Develop and update course materials and syllabi.
 Assess and grade student assignments, exams, and projects.
 Keep excellent records of student progress, performance, and related matters;
 Provide academic support and advising to students.
 Maintain office hours for student consultations.
 Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to curriculum development.
 Provide consistent guidance to students in developing their technical and problem-solving skills.
 Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse learning styles and cultural differences in the execution of responsibilities.
 Display proficiency in integrating digital tools and platforms to enhance students' learning experiences and guide students in effectively utilising these technologies for academic and professional growth.
 Engage in professional development to enhance teaching skills.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:
 Master's degree in a computing-related field.
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
 Ability to collaborate with colleagues and students.
 Strong programming and technical skills.

Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:
 Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the secondary or tertiary level and a commitment to student success.
 Certificate in University Teaching or teaching diploma.
 Experience in using educational technology and innovative teaching methods.
 Administrative experience within an academic institution.

For further particulars regarding The University of the West Indies, Mona and the Department of Computing, visit us at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/compsci/ or email mona-computing@uwi.edu.
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 https://www.mona.uwi.edu/hrd/forms

All applications documents should be sent by electronic mail to mona-esd.odes@uwi.edu 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 MPN105870 in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is March 31, 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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