The Mico University College

Lecturer – Special Education – 8 months

Description of Role

This position is responsible for providing services aimed at enhancing the efficient academic output and administration of The Mico University College.

The incumbent will guide the intellectual development of students; develop, review and update course content to maintain currency; assess students’ learning and provide meaningful and timely feedback. The incumbent will also carry out administrative tasks related to the management of academic affairs within the Department; develop, facilitate, evaluate and review courses and programmes; carry out research; and be of service to the institution and wider community in various areas.

Requirements for the Position

  • A Master’s or Doctoral degree in a related field, or equivalent research record or recognized standing in and contribution to a professional discipline preferred. 
  • Teacher-training certificate from an accredited institution
  • A minimum of five years’ teaching experience preferably in special education
  • Must have completed a period of field work in the area.

Desirables

  • Experience in the area of special education
  • Membership in a professional organization
  • Evidence of continuing professional development in the respective subject area.
  • Strong depth and breadth of subject understanding
  • Understanding of pedagogical and andragogical approaches to instruction and learning
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. 
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a collaborative work environment. 
  • Critical thinking skills in order to assess students’ progress and use the information to adapt lessons to help them learn.
  • Must be patient in order to assist students with varying abilities and capabilities.
  • Ability and willingness to support students in their study through counselling.
  • Must be resourceful in order to develop different ways to present information in a manner that meet the needs of their students.
  • Good organizational and time-management skills.

Interested applicants should send their cover letters and resume to:

The Director, Human Resource Department,
1A Marescaux Road,
Kingston 5

OR

via email to themicouniversity.hrd@themico.edu.jm

Kindly indicate in the subject line, the title of the position for which you are applying in your email to us.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.