Friday, April 27, 2007

UWI Vacancy - Professor of Surveying & Land Information

The University of the West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Surveying & Land Information

Applications are invited for the post of Professor of Surveying & Land Information

Qualifications: Ph.D in Surveying and Land Information. Membership of internationally recognized professional body.

Experience: A suitable combination of at least 7 years research and teaching as a distinguished academic, together with experience in applications. A track record of innovative research and development with high quality output is essential.

Special Expertise/Area of Concentration: At least two (2) of the following: Land Surveying, Geoinformatics, Geodesy, Land Administration, Hydrography, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Cadastre, Cartography.

Special Responsibilities: Provide leadership and vision in developing research and teaching programs in surveying and land information that will impact on the region

Personal Attributes: Team work and team leadership abilities; coordination skills are critical. Must also be able to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Detailed applications (two copies) should be made on the forms obtainable from the Appointments Section at the Registry, and submitted, along with curriculum vitae, to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., Fax No: 1-868-663-9684. Full particulars of qualifications, experience and the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Further particulars of the post, including remuneration package, can be obtained at the above address and at http://www.uwi.tt. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 2007 APRIL 30