Lecturer in Public Administration and Public Policy

St. Augustine, Trinidad

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognised university which should be in Political Science, with specialisation in Public Administration and Public Policy.

 

Candidates should also possess:

• Teaching experience at a recognised tertiary level institution or university
• Experience in teaching a range of courses in the areas of Public Administration and Public Policy, at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Expertise in Public Administration and Public Policy
• Knowledge and understanding in two (2) or more of the following areas:
  • Public Institutions
  • Policy-making Process
  • Policy Analysis
  • Industrial Relations Theory and Practice
• Capacity to develop and pursue a research agenda

 

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• A good record of relevant research and publications in reputable, peer reviewed journals
• Experience and knowledge of research methods
• Experience in course management
• Experience in the supervision of the research and publications of students, at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Experience in curriculum development and examination duties in the field of Political Science, preferably in Public Administration and Public Policy, at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Proficiency in the provision of academic leadership in the discipline

 

The following would be considered assets:

• Certification in university teaching and learning
• Consultancy experience in Political Science, Public Administration and/or Public Policy
• Experience in the organisation of seminars, conferences and workshops in the discipline

Contact:

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. Two (2) referees must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at https://sta.uwi.edu/jobs/ 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.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 2026 November 29

Download: Application Pack