May/2025
JOB POSTING
LECTURER IN SPANISH
The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), the only specialized maritime university in the English-speaking Caribbean is inviting applications for Lecturer in Spanish (Level 7) post.
SUMMARY
The Lecturer is a member of the academic staff involved in the teaching and learning, research, university service and outreach.He/she delivers the most modern and effective teaching and assessment methodologies within the disciplines; assist in developing the framework to facilitate and promote student and Faculty research projects; serves as resource person, mentor and coach assistant lecturers and students. The Lecturer also provides advice on the development of curricula and coordinate their implementation; teaches and presents papers at local and international fora; assists with the preparation of timetables and other training schedules; publishes conference papers and do presentations on advanced research topics.
Key Outputs:
-Research, teaching, and training assignments executed in accordance with curriculum and established Faculty Objectives.
-Participated in curriculum review, amendment and development activities.
-Supported the establishment of cross University collaborative links
-Students’ research activities supervised.
-Supported accreditation and general quality assurance activities of the faculty
Key Responsibility Areas:
-Delivers a wide range of effective and inclusive teaching and supporting learning activities.
-Assess the work and progress of students and provide them with constructive feedback.
-Engages in professional development in relation to teaching, learning and assessment, including the use of an evidence-informed approach, which utilises the outcomes of research and scholarship, to enhance practice.
-Supports curriculum development, curriculum review, syllabi writing, and syllabi review in area of specialization.
-Conducts lectures in accordance with approved syllabus and lesson plan.
-Submits questions and answers to exam bank according to schedule and in a timely manner.
-Administers test and quizzes in accordance with course outlines and in keeping with the examination standards.
-Marks and grades examination scripts within the established timeframe.
-Develops and applies innovative approaches to improve the learning environment, teaching and/or assessment and feedback methods.
-Contributes to course development and the development of new programmes of study.
-Participates in teaching initiatives at a regional, national and/or international level.
-Contributes to outreach and/or Widening Participation activities within the Department, Faculty/School or University.
-Participates in orientation, graduation, and other student related activities.
-Leads research or professional team as appropriate.
-Supervises students and staff research activities to ensure commitment to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in research.
-Develops and manages research activity, and or applied research contracts and or consultancies including some with international partners.
-Attracts external funding to support research activity.
-Maintains a regular output of high-quality research which are published in leading research journals or other outputs as appropriate to the discipline.
-Presents research at national and/or international conferences and/ or at other appropriate events.
-Engages effectively in non-academic impact of research, including substantial knowledge or technology exchange and/or public engagement activities, involving a range of partnerships with external organisations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
-Master’s degree in the area of specialization awarded by an accredited institution.
-Teachers’ Diploma or Advanced Technical Certification(s) would be an asset.
-At least three (3) years instructional experience in a tertiary institution with one of those years working in curriculum development, testing and assessment. He/she should also have experience in presenting workshops for adults.
KEY COMPETENCIES
-Collaborates with the Heads of the units to develop and implement measurement and evaluation strategies and systems.
-Design measurements tools for programmes.
-Supports overall student development and provides ongoing subject matter expertise in using high quality data to measure programme inputs, outputs and outcomes.
-Conducts workshops for faculties and departments to provide coaching and knowledge transfer.
-Provides leadership and guidance to the development and implementation of satisfaction measurement tools and instruments for university-wide use that enable the programme to conduct empirical assessment through baseline surveys at the beginning of delivery.
-Competence in Microsoft Office Applications
-Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and verbal formats.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills.
Interested persons should send their application and resume by August 29, 2025,
to:
Director, Human Resources & Administration/Deputy Registrar
P.O. Box 8081
Kingston
Email: recruitment@cmu.edu.jm
Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
