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 SURGERY (Neurosurgery)
Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia & Intensive Care – Faculty of Medical Sciences
Reference No. MPN00102686

Applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
• A postgraduate degree in Surgery
• Relevant teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Surgery
• A demonstrated record of scholarly research

Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:
• A proven record of high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Experience supervising postgraduate students in operative surgery
• Completion of Fellowship training
• Administrative experience within an academic institution
• Documented evidence of contribution to public service OR significant impact in the field of study.

The successful candidate will be required to:
• Teach, conduct research and actively participate in the strategic planning and management of teaching and learning, including curricula development within the Department and wider Faculty.
• Contribute to the academic life of the University and to advance its mission through teaching, research and community outreach.
• Deliver lectures and engage in academic instruction at both the undergraduate and post graduate levels.
• Supervise and mentor postgraduate students, particularly in the clinical and operative aspects of surgical training
• Establish and maintain a robust research programme in their area of specialization, contributing to the body of scholarly work in the field.
• Participate in outreach activities at the Department, Faculty, Campus and University level, supporting the institution’s commitment to community engagement.

For further particulars regarding the University of the West Indies and Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaethesia & Intensive Care, visit us at: https://www.mona.uwi.edu/fms/surgery-radiology-anaesthesia-and-intensive-care-emergency-medicine 

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 organization) and (iv) copies of academic qualifications. CVs should also include statements on teaching philosophy and research interests. Application for employment forms including the publication supplement 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 MPN00102686 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 University thanks all applicants. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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