"Lecturer in Mechanics"

University of the West Indies - Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Saint Augustine - Trinidad and Tobago

Salary: Not Specified

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 11th March 2026

Closes: 22nd March 2026

Job Ref: 173-4-26 W2

Faculty of Engineering

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognised university, which should be in Mechanical Engineering or Biosystems or Agricultural Engineering, or an equivalent in a closely related field.

Candidates should also possess:

• Membership in a Professional Engineering Association
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or postgraduate level in an equivalent or related discipline in the field of Engineering, at a recognized tertiary institution or university
• Good record of research and publications in reputable peer reviewed journals
• Proficiency in teaching and managing courses related to at least one (1) of the following:
  • Statics
  • Strengths of Materials
  • Dynamics
• Proven ability to manage large groups of students

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Postgraduate qualification or an equivalent in a related field
• Experience in supervising postgraduate student projects at the MSc, MPhil and PhD levels
• Experience in integrating theory and practice
• Significant knowledge of the Mechanics arm of Mechanical Engineering

The following would be considered assets:

• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Industry experience
• Significant attraction of research funding

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.