Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Agri-Food Environmental Microbiology

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching: Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in:  
  • Microbiology (Agri-food, Environmental, Molecular)  
  • Agri-food Safety and Quality Assurance  
  • Food Safety Legislation and Management Systems  
  • Risk Analysis and Epidemiology of Foodborne Diseases  
• Research: Develop a research program focused on:  
  • Agri-food Safety and Quality Management  
  • Hazard and Risk Analysis of Tropical Foods  
  • Foodborne Disease Epidemiology  
• Student Supervision: Mentor and supervise graduate students (MSc, MPhil, PhD) in relevant fields.  
• Program Coordination: Oversee and periodically review undergraduate/postgraduate programs in Microbiology and Agri-food Safety.  
• Collaboration: Partner with regional/international agencies to secure research funding and support capacity building.  
• Outreach: Engage stakeholders through collaborative research, workshops, and technical support for the agricultural sector.  

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:  

• PhD in Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, or a closely related field.  
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution.  
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.  
• Expertise in:  
  • Agri-food Safety Risk Analysis  
  • Food Safety Hazards and Control Systems  

Advantageous:  

• BSc in Agriculture, Soil Science, Food Science, or related disciplines.  
• Experience in:  
  • Multidisciplinary course delivery (undergraduate/graduate levels).  
  • Student supervision and program development.  
  • Securing research grants and international collaborations.  

Additional Assets:  

• Certification in university teaching/learning.  
• Experience organizing workshops/conferences (national/international).  

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to teaching excellence and student mentorship.  
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and motivate others.  
• The Campus prioritizes candidates who demonstrate:  
  • Integrity and ability to thrive in a team-oriented, student-friendly environment.  
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.  
  • Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentorship.  
  • Self-motivation and ability to inspire others.  
  • Supervisory skills for graduate/postgraduate research.  
  • Collaborative spirit to build relationships with external stakeholders.  
  • Adaptability to work effectively in diverse teams.  

Application Enhancement

Candidates are encouraged to submit:  

• Cover Letter  
• Teaching Statement (1 page)  
• Research Statement (1 page)  

Remuneration Package

Annual Salary Range:  

• Senior Lecturer (Non-Medical):  
  • Minimum: TTS 360,876.00  
  • Maximum: TTS 447,384.00  
• Lecturer (Non-Medical):  
  • Minimum: TTS 254,136.00  
  • Maximum: TTS 353,760.00  

Benefits:

• Special Allowance: 6% of basic salary.  
• Transportation Allowance: TTS 3,250.00/month.  
• Relocation Support (for international hires):  
  • 5 economy class flights + baggage allowance (US$3,000/TTS equivalent).  
• Housing Options:  
  • Unfurnished (10% of salary) / Furnished (12.5%) / Housing allowance (20%).  
• Retirement: 10% UWI contribution to Superannuation Scheme.  
• Grants & Allowances:  
  • Annual Study/Travel Grant (TTS 24,548.00, post-1st year).  
  • Institutional Visit Allowance (TTS 7,200.00, post-1st year).  
  • Book Grant (TTS 6,000.00/year).  
• Insurance:  
  • 50% contributory Health Insurance.  
  • Group Life Insurance.  

Additional Notes

• Appointments adhere to UWI’s Charter, Statutes, and Regulations.  
• Benefits are subject to university policies.  

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