Assistant Professor – Environmental Studies
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Assistant Professor – Environmental Studies
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 – Environmental Studies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Teaching
o Enacts curriculum, develops course materials and assigns projects for both undergraduate and graduate courses;
o Undertakes research projects;
o Grades and assesses student learning outcomes;
o Supervises junior and support staff and performs academic advising;
o Participates in the training process of a new generation of researchers in his/her area of expertise;
o Delivers training as and when required;
o Supervises field and clinical experiences.
• Research
o Conducts research in a particular field of knowledge and publishes findings in professional journals;
o Makes presentations at conferences;
o Stays current in related discipline through involvement in professional organizations, workshops, etc.;
o Secures research grant funding;
o Fosters a culture of techno-entrepreneurship.
• Service
o Provides leadership support at various levels of the University;
o Participates in various committees at the University as well as provides service to the wider community through workshops, seminars, public lectures and consulting services to government and industry.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Ph.D. in Biology, Microbiology, Toxicology or a closely related field from a recognised and accredited 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 such as publications, presentations etc.
COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge (both theory and practice) in the subject field or discipline
• Demonstrated competence with course content
• Sound knowledge of creative and pedagogical skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methodologies
• Excellent communication (both orally and written) and interpersonal skills
• Understanding and use of statistics
• Strong analytical and leadership skills
• Demonstrated commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within subject field or discipline, including advanced teaching methods to support student learning and career objectives
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity
• Capability to function in an online environment
• Ability to work with campus-based personnel and students