The University of the West Indies, Faculty of Humanities & Education
Lecturer in Literatures in English (2 tenure-track posts)
Qualification and Experience
Minimum Qualification:
- Doctorate (PhD) in Literatures in English or a closely related discipline
Experience
- Significant experience teaching Literatures in English at the tertiary level, inclusive of postgraduate courses;
- Substantial, well-defined research agenda and publication profile in Literatures in English, or evidence of strong research potential;
- Supervisory experience of Master’s and Doctoral students is desirable
Special Expertise /Focus
Post 1: We welcome applications from candidates whose research focuses on Shakespeare, as well as Renaissance, Romantic, or Victorian literature. A scholarly background in poetry in any of these periods is particularly desirable.
Post 2: We welcome applications from candidates whose research focuses on major currents and authors in the 20th century literature of the English-speaking Caribbean. Applicants who are competent in teaching courses on oral traditions in the Caribbean or in creative writing, in addition to Caribbean literature, are particularly desirable.
The Literatures in English programme promotes interdisciplinary research and teaching, and experience in, or openness to, interdisciplinary approaches is highly desirable.
Personal Attributes
The Department places high priority on individuals who can work well in a team environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of English is essential.
Candidates must also:
- Possess a flexible and committed disposition to all work-related tasks
- Possess excellent time management skills and the ability meet tight deadlines
- Be computer literate and able to use information technology tools
- Be willing to collaborate with colleagues in teaching, administration and research endeavors
- Be Student focused and centered
Detailed applications (two copies) and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., Fax No. 1-868-663-9684; e-mail: HRApplications@sta.uwi.edu.
Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms can be obtained at sta.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Job Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package can be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by The University.
Deadline Date: Friday, August 18, 2017.
