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.

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of:

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR/ LECTURER - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Health – Faculty of Medical Sciences
Reference No. MPN105605

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 Speech-Language Pathology programmes and wider Faculty;
• Establish and manage the Speech-Language Pathology clinic;
• Provide clinical supervision to speech-language pathology students;
• Coordinate the undergraduate and postgraduate Speech-Language Pathology programmes;
• Maintain complimentary relationships with the various SLP bodies and other stakeholders;
• Engage and liaise with regional governments and licensing bodies; and
• Contribute to the life of the University and to advance teaching, research and community outreach.

Applicants must hold the following essential qualifications and experience:

• At minimum, a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology or a closely related discipline (Audiology, Clinical Linguistics, Special Education) with intimate knowledge of the field of SLP;
• Experience in curriculum development, patient management, and programme management;
• Experience working in an academic environment; and
• Demonstrated scholarly research.

Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:

• Certificate in university teaching
• Ability to teach in more than one area of Speech-Language Pathology
• Administrative and clinical experience within an academic institution
• Evidence of Curriculum Development (face-to-face and/or distant delivery modes)
• Scholarly publications in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
• Ability to effectively interface with key stakeholders in government bodies and other relevant stakeholders within CARICOM

For further particulars regarding the University of the West Indies and the Department of Child and Adolescent Health, visit us at www.mona.uwi.edu or https://www.mona.uwi.edu/fms/department-child-and-adolescent-health

Applicants are required to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) a completed employment application form, (iii) a curriculum vitae (inclusive of a statement on teaching and research interests) 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 

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 MPN105605 in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is October 31, 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 University thanks all applicants. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus…... ‘Inspiring Excellence, Producing Leaders’