THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
MONA, JAMAICA, WEST INDIES

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 COMMUNITY HEALTH & PSYCHIATRY – HEALTH PROMOTION
Department of Community Health & Psychiatry – Faculty of Medical Sciences
Reference No MPN00100511

The successful candidate will be required to:
• Teach, research and participate in the strategic planning and management of teaching and learning, including curricula development programmes within the Department and wider Faculty;.
• Develop high quality teaching and learning materials to support the delivery of Health Promotion & Health Communication modules/programmes;
• Coordinate clerkships in the undergraduate programme;
• Deliver innovative teaching, learning and assessment strategies that enhance the student learning experience to students on health promotion and public health-related modules and other courses;
• Develop strong research programme in area of specialization;
• Contribute to the life of the university and advance teaching, research and community outreach.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum of a post graduate degree in Health Promotion or Behaviour Change Communication
• Knowledge of and proven ability to deliver Health Promotion and/ or Health Communication curriculum successfully
• Demonstrated scholarly research;
• Experience of teaching in the related areas at the tertiary level.

Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:
• Administrative experience within an academic institution;
• Exposure to different areas in Public Health with a blend in Public Health practice, research and academia;
• Research in peer review journals;
• Experience teaching at the tertiary level;
• Ability to effectively interface with the Public Health Sector and other relevant stakeholders within the Caribbean Region.

For further particulars on the University of the West Indies, Mona and the Department of Community Health and Psychiatry, visit  https://www.mona.uwi.edu/commhealth/

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. 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 MPN00100511 in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is May 23, 2025. Applicants are advised to ask their referees to send reports under confidential cover to the above address without waiting to be contacted. The successful candidate is expected to assume duties on August 1, 2025.

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

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