Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Clinical Psychology The University of the West Indies, Department of Psychology

Join the Team of The University of the West Indies (UWI)! Here, a dynamic, vibrant and innovative cadre of academic staff, administrative and professional staff drawn from local, regional and international higher education arena, guarantees a culture of diversity in a world-class higher education atmosphere. The University of the West Indies represents the oldest of its kind within the region; offering a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in the Humanities and Education, Science and Technology, Agriculture, Engineering, Law, the Medical Sciences and the Social Sciences and has collectively contributed more renowned business leaders, innovators, international achievers, heads of state, Rhodes Scholars and Nobel Laureates than any other institution in the Caribbean Region.

In furtherance of its enduring mission to advance education and create knowledge through excellence in teaching, research, innovation, public service, intellectual leadership and outreach in order to support the inclusive (social, economic, political, cultural, environmental) development of the Caribbean region and beyond, the UWI Mona is pleased to invite applicants for the post of:

SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Applicants must satisfy the following essential criteria:

• Postgraduate qualification (Ph. D. or Psych. D.) in Clinical Psychology or equivalent;
• Considerable experience in a clinical setting;
• Teaching/Lecturing in psychology at the tertiary level.

Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:

• Valid practitioner's license as a Clinical Psychologist or equivalent;
• Certificate in University Teaching;
• Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students;
• Evidence of prior grant acquisition;
• Administrative Experience within an Academic Institution;
• Evidence of Curriculum Development (face to face or distant delivery modes);
• Evidence of contribution to the Public Service OR field of Study;
• Possess a research record commensurate to their academic career as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals with appreciable impact factors.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Teach, conduct research and participate in the strategic planning and management of teaching and learning, including curricula development programmes within the Department and wider Faculty;
• Lecture at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, train and supervise postgraduate students;
• Supervise the psychological practice of undergraduate (MBBS) and graduate students (MSc, DM & PhD);
• Operate and supervise the Psychology Clinic;
• Provide psychological consultation services for UHWI patients and external agencies upon request;
• Provide other psychological services (e.g. psychology tests, therapeutic interventions) as needed;
• Contribute to the life of the University and to advance teaching, research and community outreach;
• Develop a strong research programme in their area of specialization;
• Participate in outreach activities at the Departmental/Faculty/Campus and University level.

For further particulars regarding the University of the West Indies and the Department of Community Health, visit us athttp://www.mona.uwi.edu/fms/.

 

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae (inclusive of a statement on teaching and research interests) giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) and copies of academic qualifications. These should be addressed to the Campus Registrar for the attention of the Director, Human Resource Management Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica. Applications should be submitted at: http://www.mona.uwi.edu/, Career Opportunities page. The final date for receipt of applications is April 30, 2016.

The University thanks all applicants but due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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