Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the post of Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in Gender and Development Studies at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados.

A PhD Degree in Gender and Development Studies/Gender Studies is required.  The applicant must have a postgraduate degree in Gender and Development Studies or Feminist Studies and a strong record of research publications.  The successful applicant will be required to teach at least four of the following semester courses.

• Introduction to Women Studies in the Caribbean: Feminist Theoretical Perspectives
• Theories of Men and Masculinities in the Caribbean
• Theories of Development and Gender Analysis
• Women and Leadership in Developing Countries
• Contemporary Issues of Men and Masculinities in Caribbean Societies

For Postgraduate teaching the successful applicant must be able to teach Feminist Epistemologies and Feminist Methodologies, and Advanced Feminist Theories.  Teaching experience in Gender and Development Studies in the Caribbean is highly desirable.  Experience in the coordination and teaching of a certificate program in Gender and Development would be an asset.

The successful applicant will be expected to assume duties by August 1, 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Detailed applications (two copies) giving full particulars of qualifications and experience, biodata and the names, addresses (including email) and telephone numbers of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) should be sent as soon as possible to The Senior Assistant Registrar (Staff), University of the West Indies, P.O. Box 64, Bridgetown, Barbados.  Fax (246) 417-0330; Email: humanresources@cavehill.uwi.edu.  The Job Application Pack for this post is available from our website:  www.cavehill.uwi.edu. 

The closing date for applications is FEBRUARY 28, 2009

Further particulars for the post are available for download below:

• Application Pack (PDF)

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