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 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:

                                                     LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN LAW
                                                                               Faculty of Law
                                                                    Reference No. MPN106247

The Law Faculty has had a teaching unit on the Mona Campus since 1970. In 2012, Mona Law attained full-faculty status
and now provides teaching and administrative support for the MPhil/PhD, LLM and LLB programmes. The Faculty’s primary
objectives are to provide a forum for excellence in teaching and learning for students as well as a solid research output
for faculty members. 

The successful candidate will be required to:
• Teach in the undergraduate LLB and graduate LLM programmes;
• Make a full contribution to the Faculty of Law’s research profile and academic administration;
• Teach the core undergraduate courses including; Law and Legal Systems, Real Property, Administrative Law,
Jurisprudence, Commonwealth Caribbean Human Rights Law, Equitable Remedies, Private International Law,
Tort, Law of Contract, Criminal Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Company Law, Corporate
Governance/Management and/or Legal Methods, Research and Writing. 

Essential Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor of Laws Honours degree (or its equivalent);
• Post-graduate training in law, such as a Master of Laws;
• Experience in teaching and research within a tertiary institution;
• Sound publication record.

Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:
• PhD degree and professional qualification as an Attorney-at-Law/legal practitioner in a common law jurisdiction; 
• Certificate in university teaching;
• Evidence of prior research grants;
• Demonstrated ability to excel in teaching in both face-to-face and online settings;
• Evidence of contribution to the Public Service OR field of study;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and technology application in the classroom; 
• Applicants must possess a genuine interest in helping students and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team;
• Practice-based expertise in at least one of the areas would also be an asset.
 
For further particulars regarding the University of the West Indies and the Faculty of Law, visit us
at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/law/

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. 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, Employee Success Division, The
University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica. All applications must include the reference number MPN106247
in the email subject line. The final date for receipt of applications is November 30, 2026. 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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