LECTURER IN ARCHITECTURE

University of Technology, Jamaica

LECTURER IN ARCHITECTURE (specializing in Mathematics and Engineering)

Department: Faculty of The Built Environment
ACU Ref: 58889
Closing Date: 25 November 2011

Faculty of The Built Environment, University of Technology, Jamaica is seeking to recruit suitable and qualified academic staff in the area stated below:

Area of Specialization: Teaching mathematics and engineering principles and theory to architecture undergraduate students.

Job Title: Lecturer

Location: 237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6, Jamaica

Category: Academic

Applications are accepted from candidates with:
• Earned Doctoral degree or Masters degree from a recognized university in the specialized area for which applications are being made
• Specialized training in Engineering/Architecture
• Proven experience in teaching at the tertiary level and expertise in the use of computer-based teaching, is desirable

Experience:
University teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Experience in teaching at the graduate level and the supervision of graduate research is desirable.

Special Responsibilities:
Appointees will be required to effectively teach and train students on the undergraduate programmes; supervise research; and design and implement research programmes in their area of specialization.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Attributes:
Excellent communication skills are essential, as is a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and technology application in the classroom. Candidates must possess a genuine interest in helping students to become effective professionals and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Detailed applications along with curriculum vitae should be sent to:

The Vice President
Division of Human Resources
University of Technology, Jamaica
237 Old Hope Road
Kingston 6
Jamaica
Tel: (+1 876) 927-1680-8, ext 2007/2815
E-mail: hrm@utech.edu.jm

Closing date for applications: Friday, 25 November 2011, 4:00 pm

NB
ONE JOB REFERENCE LETTER and ONE CHARACTER REFERENCE LETTER to be submitted. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover directly to the Vice President, HRM at the above address, without waiting to be contacted by the University.

We thank all applicants, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The University of Technology, Jamaica is an exciting and friendly place to work. It is the home of World Class athletes and Olympians. At the Papine Campus, there is on site access to a medical centre, pharmacy and day care facilities for children of staff, ages ranging from 3 months – 7 years. Our compensation package includes a contributing pension scheme, health
coverage and a group life insurance scheme.

“Excellence through Knowledge”