LECTURER IN ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY

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

SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY

Department: Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Para-Clinical Sciences
ACU Ref: 59147
Closing Date: 13 April 2012

Required Qualifications:
• Undergraduate Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized University
• Postgraduate degree in Anatomical Pathology (MRC Path, Board certification in Pathology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University

Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Fellowship in Molecular Pathology.

Special Expertise/Area of Concentration:
The candidate should have been exposed to the teaching and research of both Anatomical Pathology with more emphasis on molecular pathology techniques and applications.

Special Responsibilities:
• The candidate will be responsible for teaching Undergraduate students and will be required to undertake post-graduate teaching and supervision
• They will also be required to participate in problem-based learning activities and clerkships
• Lecturing in a large lecture theatre setting
• Conducting laboratory exercise in a large dry/wet laboratory setting
• Support University assessment and examination activities

Personal Attributes:
• Candidates should be able to participate in group learning activities and should be prepared to work in a multi-disciplinary departmental and faculty set-up
• They must be fluent in both spoken and written English Language
• Ability to guide undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Experience in problem-Based Learning (PBL) method would be an advantage
• Ability to relate well with colleagues and support staff and be a good team player

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. 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.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 April 2012.