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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics or Finance – UWI

The University of the West Indies
5 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados
Finance, Economics

Position Overview

The Department of Economics at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill Campus, Barbados, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for four full-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer positions:

  • Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics – 3 positions
  • Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Finance – 1 position

Successful applicants will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, student supervision, university service, and the Department's public service, scholarly, and professional activities.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics – 3 Positions

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

  • Teach at least 12 hours per week, including lectures and tutorials.
  • Teach in at least two of the following areas at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels:
    • Microeconomics
    • Macroeconomics
    • Statistical Methods
    • Financial Economics
    • Econometrics
    • Mathematics
  • Contribute to the Department's research strategies.
  • Supervise student research.
  • Engage in university service.
  • Contribute to the Department's public service, scholarly, and professional activities.

Qualifications

Candidates must:

  • Hold, or be pursuing, a PhD in Economics or a closely related quantitative discipline.
  • Demonstrate a strong record of high-quality research and effective teaching appropriate to the level of appointment.

Candidates without a PhD may also be considered if they have substantial research output and relevant professional experience as economists.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Finance – 1 Position

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at least 12 hours per week, including lectures and tutorials.

Preference will be given to applicants who can teach in the following areas at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels:

  • Financial Modelling (Python and Excel)
  • Investments
  • Portfolio Management
  • Derivatives
  • Valuation
  • Risk Analysis and Management
  • Bank Financial Management
  • Investment Banking
  • Money and Banking
  • Corporate Finance
  • Ethics in Banking and Finance

The successful candidate will also be required to:

  • Contribute to the Department's research strategies.
  • Supervise student research.
  • Engage in university service.
  • Contribute to the Department's public service, scholarly, and professional activities.

Qualifications

Candidates must:

  • Hold a PhD in Finance or Banking.
  • Have a track record of high-quality research and teaching commensurate with the level of appointment.

Professional certifications such as CFA or FRM are a plus, although equivalent experience will also be considered.

Start Date

Successful applicants will be expected to assume duties by August 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit a detailed application providing:

  • Full particulars of qualifications and experience
  • Biodata
  • Names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three referees
  • At least one referee from the applicant's present organization

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by October 25, 2026.

How to Apply

Detailed applications should be sent as soon as possible to:

Campus Registrar
The University of the West Indies
P.O. Box 64
Bridgetown, BB11000
Barbados

Email: humanresources@cavehill.uwi.edu

A Job Application Pack is available at:

www.cavehill.uwi.edu/hr/careers.aspx

About the Institution

These positions are based in the Department of Economics at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados.

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