The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a dynamic, international institution serving the countries of the
Commonwealth Caribbean. Its faculties offer a wide range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programmes in
Humanities and Education, Science and Technology, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences 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:

SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN ECONOMICS
Department of Economics
Reference No. MPN100342

The successful candidate will be required to:
 Teach undergraduate and graduate courses;
 Supervise student dissertation/thesis;
 Develop an active research programme to include publishing original economic research in reputable academic
journals;
 Participate in the strategic planning and management of teaching and learning, including curricula development
of programmes within the Department and wider Faculty;
 Contribute to the life of the University and advance teaching, research, and community outreach.
Essential Qualifications and Experience: 
 Minimum of a PhD in Economics (Fields: Econometrics/Statistics, Public Finance, Financial Economics, or any
other related fields).   
 Demonstrated scholarly research.
Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:
 Certificate in University Teaching;
 Ability to teach in areas other than areas of specialization;
 Experience supervising MPhil/PhD students;
 Evidence of prior grant acquisition;
 Administrative experience within an Academic Institution;
 Evidence of Curriculum Development (face to face or distant delivery modes); 
 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 Economics, visit us at
https://www.mona.uwi.edu/economics/ 
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 current organization), (iv) copies of academic qualifications, and (v) statements on teaching and research. 
Application for employment forms including the publication supplement can be found at:
https://www.mona.uwi.edu/hrd/forms
All application materials 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 MPN100342 in the subject line 
of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is February 28, 2026. 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, 2026.
The university thanks all applicants. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
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