Lecturer in Structural Engineering
Join the University of the West Indies to advance research and teaching in structural dynamics and computational mechanics.
Best for:Experienced structural engineers with a PhD and a strong background in computational mechanics and teaching.
Overview
The University of the West Indies invites applications for a Lecturer position within the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching while maintaining an active research agenda in structural engineering. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction, supervising student research projects, and engaging in scholarly activities. Applicants are expected to possess a strong foundation in numerical methods and structural analysis, with a commitment to academic excellence and industry collaboration.
What you'll do
- Deliver high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in structural engineering and related fields.
- Supervise student research projects and provide academic mentorship.
- Conduct and publish high-impact research in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Contribute to curriculum development, particularly in dynamics and computational methods.
- Engage with industry partners to foster practical learning opportunities for students.
- Participate in departmental administrative duties and professional service.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Structural Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Earthquake Engineering, Wind Engineering, Computational Structural Mechanics, or a closely related field, with a B.Sc. (Honours) in Civil Engineering.
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: A good record of relevant research and publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Strong foundation in Structural Dynamics and Numerical Analysis of structures under extreme loading.
- Competence in Numerical Methods, Computational Structural Analysis, and Finite Element Modelling (FEM/FEA).
- Proficiency in commercial and open-source structural analysis software.
- Demonstrated record of research and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience in supervising student research projects.
- Must hold a PhD from a recognised university.
- Must hold a B.Sc. (Honours) in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-25
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official university portal. Ensure all required documentation is prepared according to the university's guidelines.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
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