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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 offer a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral
programmes in Humanities and Education, Pure and Applied Sciences, Science
and Agriculture, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences and the Social
Sciences.  At 63 years old, the institution represents the oldest of its
kind within the region and has been responsible for producing outstanding
leaders who have aided in catapulting regional development.  In furtherance
of its mission to propel the economic, social, political, and cultural
development of West Indian society through Teaching, Research, Innovation,
Advisory and Community Services, and Intellectual Leadership, the
University of the West Indies (UWI) invites applications from suitably
qualified persons to fill the positions of:



SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES



The Department of Library and Information Studies is committed to provide
excellent teaching and research to produce library and information
professionals who are equipped to function effectively in a variety of
information environments within the Caribbean as well as in the global
market place. The Department presently offers two undergraduate degree and
two postgraduate degree programmes and staff members are required to teach
at both levels, supervise student research, engage in research activities,
and be actively involved in public service.



Applicants should have a doctoral degree (or nearly completed) in
Library/Information Science or a related discipline such as Computer
Science or Education and a broad knowledge of all areas of Library and
Information Science.  Applicants should also possess a demonstrated record
of high quality teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, a
significant record of achievement in independent research and success in
attracting research funding.

The successful candidate will be required to:



§  Teach within at least three of the following areas – Cataloguing and
Classification/Metadata, Management of all different types of libraries and
information units,  Information/Emerging Technologies , and Foundations of
Library and Information Science;

§  Research and publish in the area of Library and Information Science or
areas related to the field;

§  Supervise MPhil/PhD graduate research;

§  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.





Excellent communication skills are essential, as is a strong commitment to
excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and technology application in
the classroom. Applicants must possess a genuine interest in helping
students and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Experience in developing and delivering programmes and courses by distance
or online at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels will be an advantage.

The successful candidate is expected to assume duties on August 1, 2012.
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 sent by electronic mail to
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Management Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7,
Jamaica, West Indies.  In order to expedite the selection process,
applicants are advised to ask their referees to send reports under
confidential cover to the above address without waiting to be contacted.
The final date for receipt of applications is November 30, 2011.  *
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*Paulette A Kerr, PhD*
*Head, Department of Library and Information Studies,*
*University of the West Indies, Mona*
*Kingston 7, Jamaica*
*876 927 2944*
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