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LECTURER IN EDUCATION (TEACHING OF SCIENCE-BIOLOGY)

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Science Education with at least undergraduate qualifications in Life Sciences or PhD Biology with postgraduate qualifications in Science Education

EXPERIENCE
· Experience in preparing teachers for the primary and/or secondary levels of the education system.

· Significant experience in the teaching of Biology/Integrated science at the secondary level

· Experience in the supervision of graduate students' research for higher degrees

· Experience in the design and delivery of online courses

· Experience in delivery of Research Methods in Education would be an asset.

· Competence in the use of software for the analysis of qualitative data would be an asset

SPECIAL EXPERTISE

The successful applicant will be expected to function in a range of teacher education programmes often based on an inter-disciplinary, team teaching approach with the goal of improving the competence of teachers in delivering science curricula at the primary and/or secondary levels.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be required to design and develop and teach courses in any of the following programmes: The Bachelor of Education, the Postgraduate Diploma in Education and the Masters in Education. He/she will also be expected to supervise graduate research and conduct research aimed at improving the quality of science teaching.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Evidence of ability to work in a team, commitment to the vision and mission of the School of Education and good communication and interpersonal skills.

Detailed applications (two copies) should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and/Tobago, W.I. Fax No. 1-868-6453275. Full particulars of qualifications, experience, date of birth, nationality, marital status and names and addresses of three (3) 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 www.sta.uwi.edu. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are invited to ask their referee 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: May 11th 2012.