ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) is a dynamic student-oriented institution providing a broad spectrum of high-quality, career-oriented diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes in areas ranging from Science and Technology to Education and the Arts.  The University has a cadre of dedicated professionals committed to its development and growth. 

The Mission of UTT, the first National University of Trinidad and Tobago, is “to be an entrepreneurial university, designed to discover and develop entrepreneurs, commercialise research and development and spawn companies for wealth generation and sustainable job creation towards the equitable enhancement of the quality of life of all individuals, families and communities of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean”.

If you are a performance driven, innovative and progressive person, looking for a new challenge in your career, then UTT has the opportunity you are looking for.  Applications are now open to join UTT as Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering – Biomedical Engineering

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and delivers lectures to students within the BME curriculum;
• Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments;
• Directs research of other academic staff  and/or graduate students working for advanced academic degrees;
• Conducts research in particular field of knowledge and publishes findings in professional journals;
• Performs related duties such as advising students on academic curricula and acting as adviser to student organizations;
• Leads research team, supervises and manages research projects, and supports the development of emerging research profiles from other lecturers;
• Contributes to the collegiate development and management of research activities;
• Provides professional consulting services to government and industry via the Industry Liaison and Professional Services Unit;
• Provides service to the University and/or community/society.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• PhD in the relevant discipline from a recognised University Institution or other terminal degree with relevant combination of experience and training

• Minimum of three (3) years actively involved in teaching and research in an institution of higher learning

• Demonstrated scholarly activity (publications, presentations, etc.) at a local and international level. Consideration will be given to professional field experience.

• Membership of professional bodies in the chosen field of specialisation

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge

• Demonstrated theoretical and professional knowledge and expertise in the BME areas

• Demonstrated competence with the course content of the programme

• Sound knowledge and demonstrated application of pedagogy

• Demonstrated proof of experience in Research Methodologies

• Understanding and use of statistics in clinical studies

Basic Profession Skill Set

• Basic content expertise 

• Research skills

• Basic practice / Critical Analytical skills

Meta Professional Skills (B - Basic Proficiency; P – Proficiency; M - Mastery)

• Instructional Design Skills  (P)

• Instructional Delivery  Skills  (P)

• Instructional Research  (B)

• Course Management Skills  (B)

• Psychometrics/Statistics  (B)

• Public Speaking Skills  (B)

• Ability to Develop Learning Outcomes  (B)

• Technical/Scientific Writing  (B)

• Ability to Communicate clearly  (B)

• Conflict Management  (B)

• Group Process / Team Building  (B)

• Resource Management  (B)

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other related software (B)

• Personnel Management  (B)

• Service Oriented  (B)

• Resource Management  (B)

• Effective Interpersonal Skills  (B)

• Research Skills  (B)

• Compliance with Academic regulations and the University's policies & procedures  (P)

• Strong Graduate Supervisory Skills  (M)

• Professional Conduct (M)[i]

• Leadership and Decision Making skills (M)

• Financial Management (P) [ii]