Assistant Professor (George Town, Cayman Islands) - University College of Cayman Islands

 Division: Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities & Education

Discipline: English Grammar, Literature & Spanish

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

Deadline: March 29, 2021

JOB DETAILS

• Agency: University College
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• Reference: R0852021
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• Salary: CI$79,656 - CI$107,148

Overview

To develop and teach a range courses, principally in the respective discipline and academic division and to undertake research and/or projects where these complement the activities of the University. The Assistant Professor is expected to contribute to teaching at the Associate, Bachelor and graduate levels. This individual is expected to contribute to the University’s research profile and to be active in the life of the university and the broader community.

The position presents an opportunity to join an active, collegial faculty who are committed to creating a student–centered learning environment, in addition to engaging students beyond the classroom.

Required

• Doctorate in respective discipline area;
• 7 years demonstrated teaching excellence and proven pedagogical competence at the tertiary level;
• Authoritative knowledge in field of discipline;
• Strong record of professionally related service; new course development, new instructional methods, case development and use, etc.;
• Experience in the development of new courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Must have demonstrated excellence in guiding and counselling students towards pursuing advanced courses of study;
• Capacity to work with students in co-curricular activities such as clubs and internships;
• Experience at assessing learning outcomes;
• Proven engagement in scholarly activities as evidenced in publications and presentations at academic conferences.
• Evidence of collaborative research work with UCCI and other university academics;
• Proven capacity to deliver in hybrid and online modalities.

Responsibilities

• Designs, prepares and develops teaching materials;
• Prepares and delivers lectures, seminars and tutorials in accordance with the allocated teaching load;
• Assesses students' coursework;
• Responsible for marking, assessing, recording and submitting results;
• Maintains student records and monitors student progress;
• Works collaboratively with the Dean to maintain and develop effective and efficient programme delivery;
• Ensures the quality of all department courses and programs in accordance with the guidelines of the UCCI Curriculum Committee;
• Develops and implements new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research;
• Supports students through an advisory role; and maintains office hours;
• Supervises students’ projects, research, internship and practicum activities.
• Undertakes continuous professional development e.g. staff training activities, conferences and seminars.

Applications include a cover letter and CV with a list of existing courses the candidate can teach and proposed new courses the candidate can develop along with two (2) professional and two (2) character references to hr@ucci.edu.ky

APPLICATION FORMS

• Form [PDF]
• Form [Word]
• Guidance Notes [PDF]

Benefits will be determined in accordance with the Public Service Management Law, Personnel Regulations, the Public Service Pensions Law and the CINICO Health Plan as may be amended from time to time. Pension and health benefits are non-contributory.