LECTURER IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

The University of the West Indies (St Augustine Campus), Trinidad & Tobago

LECTURER IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

ACU Ref: 58951
Closing Date: 20 December 2011

Faculty of Humanities and Education
Department of Liberal Arts

Applications are invited for the post of:

LECTURER IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Qualifications:
Applicants should possess a PhD in Communication Studies.

Experience:
University teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Experience in the supervision of postgraduate research.

Special Expertise/Areas of Concentration:
Demonstrated competence within theoretical and applied communication studies with a principal research focus on one or more communication specialties: (a) organizational communication theory and practice; AND/OR (b) communication, policy and development theory and practice. Applicants must have a sound publication record. The applicant must also be competent in integrating online educational technology to support classroom teaching. Preference will be given to candidates whose research and teaching interests complement the Department’s existing strengths.

Personal Attributes:
Excellent communication skills are essential, as is a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and technology application in the classroom. Candidate must possess a genuine interest in helping students,
and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Detailed applications (two copies) should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, Wester Indies (Fax No. 1-868-645-3275). Full particulars of qualifications, experience, date of birth, nationality, and marital status, as well as the names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Further particulars of the post and application forms can be obtained at the above address and at http://www.sta.uwi.edu. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 December 2011.