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 CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY
Department of Pathology – Faculty of Medical Sciences
Reference No. MPN 100424

The post-holder will be responsible for teaching (face-to-face and online) undergraduate and postgraduate students of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, conducting research activities, engaging in clinical service work at the University Hospital of the West Indies, which provides the content for clinical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and participating in various administrative, quality assurance and accreditation activities. The post-holder may additionally be asked to perform teaching activities involving students in other faculties of the University of the West Indies.

The successful candidate will be required to:
• Teach and deliver didactic lectures and tutorials to pre-clinical and clinical undergraduate students pursuing the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS);
• Deliver clinical teaching to postgraduate students pursuing the degree of Doctor of Medicine;
• Deliver lectures and tutorials to postgraduate students pursuing the Master and Doctor of Philosophy degrees;
• Create, develop and implement innovative teaching techniques for better and easy understanding;
• Actively participate in the review and development of quality assurance and accreditation activities in the laboratories within the Department;
• Research and publish in the discipline and/or related areas;
• Perform clinical service work which will include but may not be limited to Chemical Pathology;
• Perform any administrative duties related to teaching and learning;
• Contribute actively to the development and affairs of the department and to the life of The University.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:
• MBBS or MD degree from a recognized medical school and postgraduate qualification (Doctor of Medicine or equivalent) in Chemical Pathology OR PhD in Biochemistry (or related science discipline) and postgraduate qualification in Chemical Pathology  OR Board certification/ Royal College of Pathology Fellowship in Chemical Pathology;
• 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:
• Certificate in university teaching;
• Evidence of prior grant acquisition;
• Demonstrated ability to excel in teaching in both face-to-face and online settings;
• Administrative experience within an academic institution;
• Evidence of contribution to the Public Service OR field of study.

For further particulars regarding the Department of Pathology, visit us at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/fms/department-pathology  

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

Applicants are required to submit 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 copies of academic qualifications. These 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 100424 in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is January 11, 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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