Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Plant Sciences

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a dynamic, international institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. Its faculties and institutes offer a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in Humanities and Education, Science and Technology, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences, Sport and the Social Sciences. The institution represents the oldest of its kind within the region and has been responsible for producing outstanding leaders who have made remarkable contributions to regional development. Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of:

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN PLANT SCIENCES

Department of Life Sciences Reference No.

MPN100918

The Department of Life Sciences has active research programmes in plant and animal sciences, ecological and conservation-based areas as well as, among others, biotechnology, plant metabolomics, entomology, parasitology and pest and weed management. Currently the Department offers two BSc programmes, five undergraduate majors, three MSc programmes and has a large cadre of MPhil and PhD students. The department has 22 laboratories and two marine/field stations on the north and south coast of Jamaica. Research plots, a botanical garden and a herbarium are located on the campus. The successful candidate will be based at the Mona Campus. The successful candidate will be required to:

• Teach, research and participate in the strategic planning and management of teaching and learning, including curricula development programmes within the Department and wider Faculty;
• Contribute to the life of the University and to advance teaching, research and community outreach;
• Lecture at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels;
• Supervise and train postgraduate students;
• Develop a strong research programme in their area of specialization;
• Participate in outreach activities at the Departmental/Faculty/Campus and University level;
• Contribute to public service or national advisory boards and committees.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of a Ph.D. in Plant Sciences with Plant Taxonomy & Systematics/Plant Ecology emphasis;
• Demonstrated scholarly research;
• At least five (5) years' experience of teaching in the related areas at the tertiary level. Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:
• Experience in plant identification and classification (morphology, phylogeny, molecular, cytology and phytochemistry)
• Certificate in University Teaching;
• Experience supervising MPhil/PhD 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 academic career as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals with appreciable impact factors.

For further particulars on the University of the West Indies, Mona and the Department of Life Sciences, visit https://www.mona.uwi.edu/lifesciences/ Applicants are required to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) a completed employment application form, (iii) curriculum vitae giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organisation) and (iv) copies of academic qualifications. CV's should also include a statement on teaching and research interests. Application for employment forms including the publication supplement can be found at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/hrd/forms All applications documents should be sent by electronic mail to mona-esd.odes@uwi.edu addressed to the Campus Registrar for the attention of the Director, Employee Success Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica . All applications must include the reference number

MPN100918

in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is May 31, 2026 . Applicants are advised to ask their referees to send reports under confidential cover to the above address without waiting to be contacted. The successful candidate is expected to assume duties on January, 2027 . The University thanks all applicants. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus…... Inspiring Excellence, Producing Leaders