Positions in the College of Humanities, Behavioural and Social Sciences

Northern Caribbean University is an educational institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

College of Humanities, Behavioural and Social Sciences

Department of Communication Studies

 

·         Two Lectures in Media & Communication Studies

Job Summary

This position exists within the Department of Communication Studies and reports to the Chair. The incumbents will be required to:

·        deliver courses at the undergraduate level;

·        advise and guide students;

·        participate in curricula and course development;

·        conduct student evaluation; and

·        play an active role in the research agenda and the strategic direction of the Communication Studies  Department.

·        Engage  students in experiential  learning  as  guided  by the Department Chair

Qualification and Experience 

Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree or Doctoral degree from an accredited university and practical experience in the area of media and/or communication.  

The ideal candidate should:

·        possess excellent oral and written communication skills;

·        be able to teach classes in some or  all of the  following  areas: Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism, oral and written communication, Radio and Television.

·        be computer and  social media literate.

·        demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, integrity, dependability, sound judgment, team-building and resourcefulness to establish and maintain collaborative, positive, and effective working relationships with students and colleagues;

·        be actively concerned for students' spiritual as well as academic welfare, and feel responsible to assist them in the pursuit of worthy goals; and

·        be knowledgeable of and committed to the philosophy, principles and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in education and give witness to these values in his/ her professional and Christian life.

 

Department of Humanities

Applications are invited:

 

Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and Literature

Professionals with a proven and potential academic excellence are invited for the contractual position of Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and Literature.

(Please consult the online bulletin: www.ncu.edu.jm/.../0/.../Undergraduate_Bulletin_2014-2016.pdf for the relevant courses in the BA in English).

The teaching load for a lectureship is 3-5 courses per semester. The candidate must be able to teach both core and elective courses. This is primarily a teaching position, but research output is necessary for subsequent renewal and promotion.

Academic Qualification: At least the MA or MPhil

 

Other essential qualifications:

a)    Experience in leadership/administration/management

b)    Willingness to participate in the general administration of the Department.

c)    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

d)    Demonstrable skills of team-work and flexibility.

 

Department of Behavioural Sciences

 

·         Two Lecturers in Social Work

Job Summary

Contribute to the delivery of teaching of appropriate social work modules to undergraduates ensuring that students have the opportunity to be engaged and challenged.

• Development of syllabus and learning materials as appropriate, in accordance with University policy and processes.

• Design the appropriate assessment methods and complete marking assignments ensuring standards are maintained and timescales adhered to.

• Contribute to the enriching of the student experience by ensuring support and guidance is provided to students. 

• Engage in research and scholarship activity including publication and application for research funding.

Qualification and Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s in Social Work with at least three years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level.  

The Ideal Candidate Should

• Experience in practice teaching and relevant experience in training
• Evidence of scholarly activity in social work and ability to undertake research; research activity in social work;
• Recent practice experience;

·         Experience in managing resources or coordinating teaching and learning

The incumbent must also have the ability to represent the University professionally and attractively to the public, generate good human relations with and among the workforce, and be well acquainted with, the practice the policies of the University and the Seventh-day Adventist denominational standards, be knowledgeable of, and committed to the philosophy, principles and mission of the Seventh day Adventist Church, and give witness to these values in his/her professional and Christian life.