Director

Centre for Language Learning

Qualifications and Experience 

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognized university, which should be in a Modern Languages, Applied Linguistics, Language Education or a closely related field. 

Candidates should also possess:

• A sound record of and ideally a minimum of five (5) years’ experience teaching a foreign language at university level
• Substantial record of relevant research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• Native or near native command of at least one (1) modern foreign language
• Evidence of application of contemporary language learning technology 

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Ideally at least three (3) years’ experience in a leadership or an administrative capacity in a similar environment
• Experience in collaborative and/or interdisciplinary teaching and research
• Experience in developing or managing outreach engagement programmes
• A demonstrated sensitivity to the learning of languages at the tertiary level in the Caribbean
• Evidence of deep familiarity with current theories and methods of instruction, assessment, and technologies devoted to language acquisition and cultural learning
• Proven success in securing research funding 

The following would be considered assets:

• Experience in establishing relationships with other university units and relevant external institutions
• Experience with digital tools and innovation in language learning and teaching
• Specialization in one (1) or more of the following:
  • Language Studies
  • Language Pedagogy
  • Modern Languages

Candidate needs to have advanced or highly proficient, native to near-native, excellent mastery of English. 

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 (one of whom should be from your present organization) 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.