Positions in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences and Allied Health and Nursing

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

 

College of Natural and Applied Sciences and Allied Health and Nursing

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the positions of

 

Chair, Department of Computer and Information Science

 

The Chair for the Computer and Information Science Department is responsible for managing staff; planning and evaluating department activities and aligning the departmental objectives to those of the College and the University.

 

Candidate should possess a Terminal Degree (e.g. PhD, DCS) in the Information Technology domain (e.g. Information Systems, Computer Science); and have qualifications in management/ leadership and educational administration are desirables.  At least three years’ experience in educational administration or leadership

 

The Ideal candidate should:

 

§    Excellent interpersonal skills.  Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful and mature.

§    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality assurance in an academic institution.

§    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

§    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and teaching design.

§    Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, performance evaluation, and personnel information systems.

§    Excellent communication skills, ability to write clear, concise and logical reports.

§    Excellent analytical, and decision making skills.

§    Resourceful and well organized.

§    Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but be able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities.

§    Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

 

Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer and Information Sciences

This position exists within the Department of Computer and Information Sciences.  The incumbents will be required to: deliver courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels; 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 Computer and Information Sciences Department.

 

Qualification and Experience

Candidates should possess a PhD degree from an accredited university in the information technology domain (Computer Science, Information Systems).   Applicants who are pursuing the PhD degree and have attained the level of ABD may be considered.

All areas of expertise will be considered; however, applicants with experience in Information Security as well as in online course development and delivery are especially encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidates should:

 

• 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;
• possess excellent oral and written communication skills;
• demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, integrity, dependability, sound judgment, teambuilding 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.

 

Department of Nursing

 Two Nurse Educators

The positions of Nurse Educator exist within the College of Natural & Applied Sciences, Allied Health & Nursing.  The incumbents will be required to: deliver courses at the undergraduate, post RN and eventually the graduate levels of the nursing programmes; conduct classroom face to face and via distance education modalities laboratory sessions; deliver clinical instruction and supervision to nursing students; advise and guide students; participate in curricula and course development, student evaluation and to play active roles in the research agenda and the strategic direction of the nursing department.

 

Qualification and Experience

Candidates should possess the minimum of a Master of Science degree in nursing education and be qualified as a registered nurse and is considered an asset if possess post-basic training  in  midwifery , critical care, accident & emergency etc. with current related clinical experience ; hold current license from the Nursing Council of Jamaica; certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and have least one year’s teaching experience at the university level.

The ideal candidates should:

• 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;
• possess excellent oral and written communication skills;
•  demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, integrity, dependability, sound judgment, teambuilding and resourcefulness to establish and maintain collaborative, positive, and effective working relationships with students and colleagues;
•  be actively concerned for students’  welfare whether academically, spiritually or socially, and feel responsible to assist them in the pursuit of worthy goals.
• possesses skills in the use of the computer, distance education modalities and research

The successful applicant will need to own and drive a motor vehicle or have the ability to travel to clinical sites, assigned meeting and events.

 

Department of Public Health

Lecturer in Health Promotion and Education or Epidemiology

To provide quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations on a semester basis in a Christ-Centred educational environment in accordance with the philosophy and teachings of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Candidates should have a doctorate in Health Promotion & Education or Epidemiology with training in Public Health Nutrition, and demonstrated successful teaching experience. Successful full-time applicants will be expected to teach courses (including courses at the introductory and intermediate level), provide academic advising for students enrolled in the MPH program, and participate in school-wide committees

 

The ideal candidate should have:

·         Earned doctoral degree in Health Promotion & Education or  Epidemiology OR an Doctor of Medicine Degree with a Masters in Public Health/Doctor of Public Health with seven years of teaching experience at the University level

·         A demonstrated ability to design and effectively teach a graduate level course

·         Experience working in low and/or middle income countries.

·         An ability and desire to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group of colleagues

·         Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and carry out research in evaluating health programs.

·         At the Associate level, proven ability to generate grant funding for such research is a requirement.

·         Competent with requisite software such as SPSS, STATA, Epinfo, R, S plus, MathCad, SAS and other relevant software.

·         Possess requisite skills and competencies in Research Methodology applied to Public Health

·         Be competent and knowledgeable in the supervision of graduate students

• 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;

 
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.

 

Administrtive Professional

JAMAICA UNION CONFERENCE

JOB POSTING

 

JOB TITLE:                   ADMINISTRATIVE professional

 

The successful applicant will provide administrative support to various departments.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

1.      Relates to the daily operations of the assigned departments

2.      Prepares reports and assists with the preparation of  newsletters

3.      Provides customer service support to internal and external clients

4.      Assists in planning departmental and organizational  events/activities

5.      Relates to the preparation of letters, and the calendaring of daily schedule

 

Skills/Competencies/Attitudes

·         The ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment

·         Ability to work on own initiative

·         Strong organizational skills and leadership ability

·         Strong analytic skills

·         Be able to multi-task

·         Flexible approach

·         Strong customer service/interpersonal skills

·         Ability to communicate well (written and orally)

·         Self-motivated, organized and deadline oriented; attention to detail and accuracy is a must

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

 

Qualifications

·         Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Secretarial Science or Office Administration

·         Three to five years experience in the secretarial field

·         Human Resource experience would be an asset

Applications should be addressed to:

 

The Human Resource Manager

Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

125 Manchester Road, Box 22

Mandeville, Manchester

Send via email to:  humanresource@jmunion.org

 Application Deadline:  May 5, 2016.  

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

OPPORTUNITY PROFILE - President Search

President Search

 

The Board of Trustees and the Presidential Search Committee invite applications for the position of President of Northern Caribbean University (NCU). 

 

NCU is a private, liberal arts institution owned and operated by the Jamaica Union Conference (JAMU) and the Atlantic Caribbean Union (ATCU) of Seventh-day Adventists.

 

In addition to its main campus in Mandeville, Jamaica, NCU operates campuses in Kingston, Montego Bay and St. Ann. The university comprises four colleges and one school, offering 30 under-graduate majors, seven master’s and five doctoral programmes in a spiritually wholesome and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Its enrolment averages 4,300 students from over 30 countries. 

 

NCU has a strong institutional commitment to Christian education, and its policies, programmes, and activities comply with requirements of the Adventist Accrediting Association.  The university is also compliant with University Council of Jamaica, the Joint Committee for Tertiary Education in Jamaica, the Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions, the Joint Board of Teacher Education, the Nursing Council of Jamaica, the Dental Council of Jamaica, and the Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine, among other accrediting bodies.

Northern Caribbean University has a history of granting access, transforming lives and making a difference. Its graduates can be found in strategic positions throughout the world and contribute to the strong image of the NCU brand. 

 

 

The Position

 

The President of Northern Caribbean University serves as the Chief Executive Officer having and exercising overall leadership for the institution. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the president is expected to formulate, articulate and advance a compelling vision consistent with the vision and provide strategic leadership in developing long-term initiatives to accomplish the mission of NCU. The President of Northern Caribbean University serves as the institutional, academic, moral and spiritual leader of the school community.

 

A Special Opportunity

The university invites applications from academicians with proven team building skills, and strong administrative and management experience in leadership of a large tertiary level institution. He or she should be a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and a believer in the philosophy of Christian education.

 

The candidate should be in excellent physical health.

 

Key Responsibilities

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

The next president should

•  ensure, as a foremost criterion, that the institution stays true to its mission of “quality Christ-centred education achieved through academic excellence, social interaction, spiritual and physical development and a strong work ethic, thereby fitting each student for committed professional service to country and to God.”
• be a spiritually strong Christian, displaying Christ-centered servant leadership that integrates faith and learning.
• be known as a person of unsullied character and as one who has earned respect for trustworthiness, integrity, service, and respect for others.
   
  FUNDRAISING/ENROLMENT LEADERSHIP

•  possess demonstrable ability in developing affiliations and alliances to achieve significant contributions to the university.
• be at the forefront of the fundraising initiatives of the institution while also ensuring that the Department of Development is staffed, equipped, and fully attuned to accomplishing fundraising success.
• sustain a growth curve in enrolment.
   
   
  INSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP

• have proven leadership skills, financial acumen, and strategic planning abilities to administer effectively the resources of NCU and to ensure financial health.
• be an influencer who has infectious enthusiasm. The ability to engage and stimulate confidence from all constituencies in the NCU community is important.
• build, lead, and motivate the team, inspire enthusiasm, cast the vision, and drive new initiatives appropriate for NCU.
• understand and lead financial planning with senior staff and be equipped to work through the complexities of university education financing in all its forms.
  ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

• have a deep commitment to academic excellence and a level of personal accomplishment in scholarship that reflects this commitment.
• foster and communicate the meaningful integration of faith and learning in the lives and work of students and educators.
  Key Characteristics of the Ideal President

• Christian Faith – The successful candidate will have a solid, visible relationship with Christ, evidenced by a heart for God and love for God’s children. The president must lead with unwavering devotion to the Christian principles upon which the university was founded.
• Fundraising Ability – NCU’s next president will be gifted at raising needed funds by developing relationships with major donors and foundations and effectively leading the fundraising team.
• Decision Making – As the ultimate spiritual, academic, and institutional leader of the school, this person will be well informed and confident in making decisions that impact a broad constituency. The next president must have the skills and experience to manage effectively a dedicated faculty, administration and staff.
• Relational Capacity – The president will have an engaging, empathetic personality, genuinely fascinated by and caring about all the constituent groups of the university. The president will need to possess good interpersonal skills to maintain internal relationships with the administration, faculty and students, as well as external relationships with community leaders, area churches, board members, parent/higher organizations, donors, parents, and alumni.
• Visionary/Mission-Driven Leadership –NCU’s next president will be a transformational leader who will embrace and advance the school’s mission and be able to communicate enthusiastically the vision to others. This leader will be able to “see possibilities” for the university and develop a vision and plan of action that the Northern Caribbean University community will embrace.

Key Qualifications of the Ideal President

 

• An earned doctorate
• A published record of scholarly achievement
• A track record of achievement in higher education leadership demonstrated through successful progression to senior-level administration
• A demonstrable commitment to student success.

 

Future Priorities for the Next President

Successful leadership in this position will be assessed by how well the president drives institutional excellence, meets the expectations of the board, and responds to input of faculty, administration and other constituent groups.

The following are the key expectations of the next president as derived from a recent community-wide survey:

• Strengthen the spiritual development of the community
• Sustain and remain true to the principles of the founding fathers
• Develop a clear vision and strategic plan for the school, growing and building the team necessary for that vision
• Advance the internal morale and climate at NCU, nurturing unity among members of faulty, staff and administration
• Align and restructure existing academic programmes, strategically adding majors in line with the university’s goals and market demand
• Move decisively to accelerate and/or enhance the growth, reputation, and global reach of NCU
• Build relationships with community leaders and business leaders that can be mutually beneficial for all
• Move the university toward becoming a high research activity institution

 

As a Seventh-day Adventist institution, NCU gives preference to qualified individuals who are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in regular standing.

A complete application should include a letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s experiences correlate with the position’s requirements; a vision statement of what NCU will look like under his or her leadership in five years; and a current curriculum vitae. 

 

This package should be forwarded in confidence to: presidentsearch@ncu.edu.jm

 

Process of Candidacy

After reading this Opportunity Profile, if you sense the gifts and experience God has given, you are a good initial match for Northern Caribbean University, we invite you to begin the inquiry process. All candidate information and conversations are handled confidentially. You can contact Dr. Bertram Melbourne, Chair of the Search Committee, at any stage of the process for more information and to ask questions. (Contact information is provided below.)

Please provide the following documents and responses for review:

• A current résumé or CV.
• Responses to the following:
1. A brief biography, including your encounter and walk with the Lord.
2. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s experiences correlate with the position’s requirements
3. What is it about this position that attracts you at this particular time in your life?
4. Using what you have learned about Northern Caribbean University from the website, this Opportunity Profile, and any other research you chose to conduct a vision statement of what NCU will look like under your leadership in five years
• Provide the names and contact information (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) for five references who know you and your career well enough to comment on your suitability for the presidency of Northern Caribbean University.

Submit this information in Microsoft Word (.doc) format to:
Dr. Bertram Melbourne

presidentsearch@ncu.edu.jm
Phone: (240) 499-5601

In the subject line of the email, please write “NCU - President”

Kingston Campus Librarian

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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of

Librarian

 

This position exists on the East Regional Campus, which is located in Kingston.  The librarian will have full knowledge of the operation of an academic library and will be responsible for coordinating all the activities of the facility, including the promotion of the library’s resources; and when requested, representing the institution at professional library organization and association meetings. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance of records of all library holdings and materials at the facility and manage the circulation of general lending, reserve and West Indian collections via the integrated library system.   

A complete job description will be presented at the interview.

Experience and Qualification

 

Applicants should have a minimum of four years’ experience in an academic library and be qualified with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science.   Additionally the candidate should 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; be familiar with the Library of Congress Classification System, and MARC21; possess strong IT, communication and analytical skills; demonstrate experience with bibliographic utilities and integrated library systems, and the  ability to work independently and with others.

 

As a Seventh-day Adventist institution, NCU gives preference to qualified individuals who are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in regular standing.

Position Available:   February 2016

Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application:  Candidates should send a letter of application, résumé, and names of three references, along with contact information, no later than February 1, 2016 to:

 

The Director, Human Resource
Northern Caribbean University
Manchester Road
Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies
Phone:  876-963-7163
E-mail:  hr@ncu.edu.jm

Instructor, Media and Communication Studies

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

Applications are invited from suitably qualifies persons to fill the position of: 
Instructor, Media and 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.
  Deadline for the submission of applications is December 4, 2015. The position should be filled by January 2016.
  
  Please send application letters with résumés, giving full particulars of qualifications, experience and publications to: 
  
  The Human Resource Director 
  Northern Caribbean University 
  Mandeville P.O. 
  Manchester, Jamaica, West Indies 
  E-mail: hr@ncu.edu.jm 
  Telephone: 963-7163