Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Geomatics Engineering

University of the West Indies - Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management

Location: Saint Augustine - Trinidad and Tobago

Salary: Not Specified

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 12th September 2025

Closes: 12th October 2025

Job Ref: 173/5/5 W2

Faculty of Engineering

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognised university, in Geomatics Engineering, Geodesy or Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).

Candidates should also possess:

• Ideally at least five (5) years of teaching experience at a recognized tertiary institution or university
• Substantial record of research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in supervision of undergraduate student projects
• Experience in integrating theory and practice
• Proven ability to manage large groups of students
• Proficiency in supervising research in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in at least one (1) of the following: Geodesy, GNSS, Geomatics Engineering, Hydrographic Surveying
• Expertise in scripting, specifically in relation to MATLAB

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Membership in a Surveying/Geomatics-related internationally recognised professional association
• Successful supervision of postgraduate research students
• Evidence of liaising with local and international agencies so as to attract projects and sponsorship
• Deep knowledge of Hydrographic Surveying

The following would be considered assets:

• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Significant attraction of research funding
• Relevant administrative experience (coordinating courses and functioning as an examiner)
• Evidence of providing support for staff’s ongoing research and professional development

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. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at http://www.uwi.edu 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.