Lecturer in Law

Qualifications and Experience 

The successful candidate must possess at minimum: 

• A PhD in Law or a closely related field

or

• A LLM or JD with a heavy emphasis on the common law in addition to a good research and publication record; or substantial professional legal experience 

Candidates should also possess ideally at least two (2) years’ experience teaching at the tertiary level at a recognized tertiary institution/university in Law, with demonstrable teaching experience in a combination of at least three (3) of the following areas:

• Legal Research and Writing
• Public International Law
• International Human Rights
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law
• Tort Law
• Property Law
• Contract Law
• Trust and Equitable Remedies
• Jurisprudence
• Family Law
• Corporate Insolvency
• Corporate Finance/ Management
• Company Law
• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
• Alternative Dispute Resolution 

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Teaching experience at the postgraduate level
• Experience in supervising research projects
• Proficiency in teaching with diverse instructional methods including face-to-face and blended learning 

The following would be considered assets:

• Teaching qualification
• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Teaching experience at a recognized tertiary institution/university

Key Responsibilities 

• Teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Assisting in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects/theses
• Developing a research agenda in Law and disseminating through top-ranked published papers and conference presentations
• Serving on Faculty and University committees
• Attending Faculty board meetings
• Assisting with the periodic review of the curriculum
• Advising undergraduate and graduate students
• Supporting the outreach activities of the Faculty 

Personal Attributes 

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential.

Candidate should also:

• Be familiar with tertiary level education in the Caribbean
• Display leadership capabilities
• Be committed to supporting outreach activities that promote the multifaceted and rich aspects of the programmes and activities within the Faculty of Law
• Be self-motivated and capable of motivating students
• Be willing to apply diverse teaching methods 

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.

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