The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a dynamic, international institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. At 75 years old, the institution represents the oldest of its kind within the region; offering a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in Engineering, Humanities and Education, Law, Medical Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Science and Agriculture, Social Sciences and Sport. The institution represents the oldest of its kind in 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 – English Language Section
Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy
Reference No. MPN103052

The successful applicant will be directly responsible for the teaching and assessment of students’ critical Academic Literacies- notably their reading and writing skills, and inclusive of their English Language Proficiency- and will be required to:

• participate actively in course development;
• contribute to students’ writing development by offering consistent guidance; 
• demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic and other cultural differences in the execution of his/her responsibilities;
• keep excellent records of student progress and performance and related matters; and
• display proficiency in integrating digital literacy tools and platforms to enhance students' academic writing development, and guide students in effectively utilising these technologies for educational growth.

Applicants must hold the following essential qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in Composition and Rhetoric, Writing Studies or related area;
• Professional qualification in teaching; 
• A minimum of five years teaching experience preferably in a tertiary institution, but at minimum, at the secondary level in the area of Composition and Rhetoric, Writing Studies, Academic Literacies, or related area; 
• Strong English Language skills.

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Excellent team building skills;
• Attention to detail; 
• A positive attitude to guidance and advice;
• Professionalism at all times.
• A willingness to participate in professional development activities; 

For further particulars regarding the University of the West Indies and the Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy, visit us at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/dllp/

Applicants are required to submit (i) a cover letter addressing their ability to meet the requirements of the position and their teaching philosophy, (ii) a completed UWI employment application form, (iii) curriculum vitae giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, nationality and 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 can be found at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/hrd/forms 

All application 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 MPN103052 in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is November 30, 2025. Applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their references under confidential cover to the email address above without waiting to be contacted. The successful candidate is expected to assume duties on August 1, 2026; appointment will be for two (2) years in the first instance.

The University thanks all applicants. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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