Lecturer in Economics

University of the West Indies - Department of Economics

Faculty of Social Sciences

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognized university in Economics or a closely related field.

Candidates should also possess:

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or postgraduate level at a recognized tertiary institution or university
• Ideally at least three (3) years’ teaching experience at the undergraduate level in at least one (1) of the following:
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Game Theory
  • Consumer Choice Theory
• A good record of research and publications in reputable, peer reviewed journals
• Evidence of a defined research agenda with a proven excellent research and publication record in Behavioural Economics, Game Theory, or Consumer Choice Theory

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Ideally at least one (1) year teaching experience at the postgraduate level in at least one (1) of the following:
  • Game Theory
  • Consumer Choice Theory
• Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students at the MSc, MPhil and PhD levels
• Experience in engaging in community outreach activities

The following would be considered assets:

• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Experience in course development
• Experience in online delivery of courses and use of educational technology
• A proven track record of writing successful grant proposals and securing funding from international funding agencies

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Contributing to the development of the Department’s curriculum
• Developing new undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Economics
• Supervising postgraduate research projects and/or theses at the MSc, MPhil and PhD levels
• Fostering intra/inter Faculty/Campus teaching and research networks
• Collaborating locally, regionally and internationally with colleagues in research and cocurricular activities
• Attracting external research and development funding
• Serving on Committees at the Department, Faculty and University levels
• Participating in Departmental and Faculty seminars
• Supporting the outreach profile and engaging in the outreach activities of the Department

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@uwi.edu. Two (2) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at https://sta.uwi.edu/jobs/ in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies Section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.

The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.