LECTURER IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

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

SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Department: FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, Department of Chemical Engineering
ACU Ref: 59217
Closing Date: 15 June 2012

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Record of successful completion of advanced level courses relevant to the teaching of the core undergraduate chemical engineering courses

Experience

• Track record of scholarly activity, including research publications, is essential
• Practical industrial experience and classroom teaching experience are highly desired
• Experience in securing research funding, or in consultancies, will be an advantage

Areas of Specialisation

Expertise in Process Safety/Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety/ Environmental Engineering, is strongly preferred. A focus on areas with direct relevance to the Caribbean Region’s health and safety issues and Trinidad’s chemical industries will be an advantage

Personal Attributes

Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English, and a willingness to work collaboratively with academic and support staff within the department. The candidate should have an interest in liaising with the local industry, and the ability to positively interact with a diverse group of students and staff.

This post will be available from 1 October 2012

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 (3) 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.

Closing date: 15 June 2012