Type: Full-Time

Posted: 09/29/2025

Application Due: 10/31/2025

Category: Biological Engineering

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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, master’s, and doctoral programmes in Humanities and Education, Science and Technology, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences, Sport, and the Social Sciences. UWI is the oldest institution of its kind in the region and has produced outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to regional development.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering.

Reference No.: MPN106045

The Faculty of Engineering seeks a candidate with a strong commitment to teaching and research. The successful applicant will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, student supervision, and academic research in Biomedical Engineering.

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The Successful Candidate Will

Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students. Develop new courses and programmes; update and improve existing course material. Conduct original, high-quality research suitable for publication in reputable journals. Contribute scholarly input to the Faculty’s outreach programmes. Prepare grant proposals to support research activities. Participate in university committees and boards.

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Support administrative and leadership functions within the Faculty.

Essential Qualifications And Experience

PhD/MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, or a closely related field. Certificate in University Teaching or equivalent certification. Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant teaching experience at the university level. Proven experience in laboratory instruction and developing practical course components. Demonstrated evidence of research activity with potential for publication.

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Experience with curriculum development and innovative teaching methods. Ability to collaborate effectively in a diverse academic environment.

Candidates With The Following Will Have An Advantage

PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, or a related field. Strong research background with peer-reviewed publications. Experience supervising MPhil/PhD students. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

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Evidence of successful grant acquisition and industry collaboration. Experience developing biomedical engineering curricula and laboratory-based courses. Membership in relevant professional organizations.

For further details about the Faculty of Engineering, visit: https://www.mona.uwi.edu/engineering/

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit

Cover letter

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Completed employment application form

Curriculum vitae with qualifications, experience, and contact details for three referees (including one from your current organization) Copies of academic qualifications

Application forms and supplements can be found at: https://www.mona.uwi.edu/hrd/forms

Applications should be sent by email to hrmd.odes@uwimona.edu.jm , addressed to the Campus Registrar for the attention of the Director, Human Resource Management Division, UWI, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica. All applications must include the reference number MPN106045 in the subject line.

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Final date for receipt of applications: October 31, 2025. Applicants should ask referees to send confidential reports directly to the same address.

The University thanks all applicants. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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