LECTURER IN OPTOMETRY

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

SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN OPTOMETRY

Department: Faculty of Science and Agriculture and Faculty of Medical Sciences
ACU Ref: 59010
Closing Date: 28 February 2012

Minimum Qualification:
Postgraduate qualification in Optometry or Optometry-related field.

Experience/Skills:
Considerable experience in a teaching/research institution in the field of optometry or optometry-related field, as evidenced by publications in refereed scientific journals. Preference will be given to applicants with research experience in any one or more of the following areas of sub-specializations:

i. Visual Science/Visual Optics
ii. Anomalies in Binocular Vision
iii. Low Vision

Special Responsibilities:
This is a new programme and the selected candidate is expected to work closely with the staff in the Faculties of Science and Agriculture and Medical Sciences in providing quality leadership in teaching, curriculum development and clinical training in Optometry at the undergraduate level as well as in the continuing graduate education programme

The selected candidate is also expected to develop an active research programme and attract external research and development funding

Personal Attributes:
Must be able to work in a team environment and possess strong public sector/private sector client service and client liaison skills. A good command of English is absolutely essential. Must be student-centered.

Further details on the post can be found at: http://sta.uwi.edu/jobs/

Applications (two copies) should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, Fax No. 1-868-663-9684. Full CV and application forms which must be completed fully and can be obtained at the above address and at http://www.sta.uwi.edu must be submitted. The names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. 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. Further particulars of the post, including remuneration package are also available at the above URL.

Deadline for applications: 28 February 2012