Lecturer in Economics (Resource)
Join the Department of Economics to teach and research resource economics and applied econometrics.
Best for:Best for economics PhD holders with a strong background in resource economics, applied econometrics, and university teaching experience.
Overview
The University of the West Indies invites applications for a Lecturer in Economics specializing in resource economics within the Department of Economics. The successful candidate will deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise student research, and contribute to an active research agenda. Responsibilities include publishing in peer-reviewed journals, securing external grant funding, and participating in community outreach. The ideal candidate will combine strong teaching credentials with a robust publication record and expertise in resource economics or applied econometrics.
What you'll do
- Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in resource economics and applied econometrics
- Supervise postgraduate student research at the MSc, MPhil, and PhD levels
- Maintain an active and defined research agenda resulting in publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals
- Write successful grant proposals to secure funding from international funding agencies
- Engage in community outreach activities representing the department
- Develop new courses and utilize educational technology for online course delivery
Requirements
Degree required: PhD from a recognised university in Economics or a closely related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: A good record of relevant research and publications in reputable, peer reviewed journals
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate or postgraduate level at a recognised university
- At least three years of undergraduate teaching experience in resource economics or applied econometrics
- Proven record of relevant research and publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Demonstrated capacity to maintain a defined research agenda in resource economics or applied econometrics
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01
Interested candidates should click the apply button to access the external recruitment portal and submit their application materials before the deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
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