Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Agri-Food Environmental Microbiology at University of the West Indies

Faculty of Food and Agriculture

Qualifications and Experience 

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognized university, which should be in Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology or any closely related field.   

Candidates should also possess:

• Ideally at least three (3) years’ teaching experience at a recognized tertiary institution/university
• Substantial record of research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• Proficiency in the area of Agri-food Safety Risk Analysis, Different Food Safety Hazards, Agri-food Safety Control and Management Systems 

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• BSc in Agriculture, Soil Science, Food Science, Food Technology or related area
• Experience in delivery of courses using a multidisciplinary approach at both the graduate and the undergraduate level
• Experience in the supervision of undergraduate and post-graduate students
• Experience in the development of a programme or courses related to the area of expertise
• Possess skills in establishing collaboration with regional and international agencies to attract funding for research and development

The following would be considered assets:

• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Experience in networking, collaborations, and access to research grants
• Possess skills in organizing workshops, conferences and webinars preferably at national and international levels 

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.