PROFESSOR IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

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

PROFESSOR IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

ACU Ref: 58970
Closing Date: 4 January 2012

Faculty of Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

PROFESSOR IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Qualifications:
• Masters and PhD in Civil/Construction Engineering and Management
• Honours degree in Civil Engineering

Experience:
• Considerable related academic and professional experience, including:
• Teaching and research at the tertiary level
• A record of distinguished original work; and a good research record in peer reviewed international journals
• Outstanding success in, and wide recognition of professional activities
• Corporate membership in a reputable professional institution
• Active engagement in industry
• Proven success in grant applications

Areas of Specialisation:
• Construction Project Management and Contract Management
• Facilities Management
• Construction Sustainability
• Construction Economics
• Business Management and Professional Ethics

Responsibilities:
• Provide academic leadership in the Construction Engineering and Management Programme
• Provide mentorship and guidance to more junior members in the Department
• Teach in the Department’s postgraduate and undergraduate programmes
• Coordinate postgraduate programmes
• Supervise student research projects
• Engage in the development and execution of research projects

Personal Attributes:
In the usual spirit of collegiality among academics, the candidate is required to be a team player and should also demonstrate good organizational interpersonal and leadership skills.

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.

Deadline for applications: 4 January 2012