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 CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Faculty of Engineering
Reference No. MPN106157

The Faculty of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering with a strong commitment to teaching and research. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, student supervision, and academic research in the field of Civil/Structural Engineering.
The successful candidate will be required to:

• Teach and supervise students in the Faculty’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Develop new courses and programmes; and modify and upgrade course material on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct original, high quality scholarly research for publication in leading academic journals.
• Provide scholarly inputs into the Faculty’s outreach programmes.
• Develop grant proposals to support scholarly research.
• Participate in relevant university committees and boards.
• Contribute to the administrative and leadership processes in the faculty, as required in support of its overall strategy.

Essential Qualifications And Experience:

• PhD/MSc in Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering or a closely related field.
• Certificate in University Teaching or equivalent teaching certification.
• At least three (3) years of relevant teaching experience at the University level.
• Proven experience in laboratory instruction and development of practical course components.
• Demonstrated evidence of research activity and potential for publication in reputable academic journals.
• Experience with curriculum development and innovative teaching methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.

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

• PhD in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong research background with a record of peer-reviewed publications in Structural Analysis, Structural Dynamics, Earthquake Engineering or related area.
• Experience supervising MPhil/PhD students.
• Certificate in University Teaching or equivalent teaching certification.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of prior research grant acquisition and industry collaboration.
• Experience developing biomedical engineering curricula and laboratory-based courses.
• Membership in relevant professional organizations.

For further particulars regarding The University of the West Indies, Mona and the Faculty of Engineering, visit us at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/engineering/.

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

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, Employee Success Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica. All applications must include the reference number MPN106157 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 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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