Lecturer in Agricultural and Extension Education at University of the West Indies

Faculty of Food and Agriculture

Qualifications and Experience 

The successful candidate must possess a PhD from a recognized university in Agricultural and Extension Education, Agricultural Extension or a closely related field. 

Candidates should also possess:

• Ideally at least three (3) years’ teaching experience at a recognized tertiary institution/university in courses related to Agricultural Extension or Communication Methodologies
• A good record of research with publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals
• Proven expertise in planning and delivery of extension training programmes 

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Master’s or other postgraduate training at the tertiary level in Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Rural Development Policy or related field
• Prior training in Communication and Extension Programme Development
• Prior training in Online Teaching
• Experience in teaching courses at the postgraduate level
• Experience in successful supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Experience with public and private sector organizations in agriculture, nutrition, entrepreneurship and farm business
• Experience and prior success in extension in the food sector
• Proficiency in the analyzing of extension data at the national or regional level using qualitative and quantitative analytical tools 

The following would be considered assets:

• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Evidence of training in at least one (1) of the following areas
• Nutrition Extension
• Agribusiness Extension
• Agribusiness Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Training in ICTs in Extension
• Good track record of developing research programmes and history of attracting research funding
• Experience in applying research findings to satisfy industry needs
• Experience in teaching courses in at least one (1) of the following areas:
  • Agribusiness Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Nutrition Education
  • Experience in revision of existing curriculum or development of new curriculum to keep abreast of development and innovation in the area of expertise 

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@uwi.edu. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at http://www.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered. 

The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.