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LECTURER IN SPANISH

By May 30, 2025

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 June 6, 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.

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