Vice Chancellor , University of the West Indies

The University of the West Indies is conducting an extensive search for a Vice Chancellor to take up office in May 2015, and invites expressions of interest, applications and nominations.

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a dynamic, regional institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. Its faculties offer a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in Humanities and Education, Science & Technology, Food and Agriculture, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences and the Social Sciences. At 65 years old, the institution represents the oldest of its kind within the region and has been responsible for producing outstanding leaders in both the public and private sectors.  In furtherance of its mission to propel the economic, social, political, and cultural development of West Indian society through teaching, research, advisory and community services, and intellectual leadership, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding, talented, transformational, academic leader.

The successful candidate will be charged with advancing the University's academic reputation and global standing, while championing the strategic direction outlined in the strategic plan for the remaining period of the 2012-2017 plan and beyond.

The new Vice Chancellor must possess the credibility, vision and intellectual respect needed to interact effectively with the highest levels of government, business, other academic and international organizations and civic society, at the regional and international levels. 

Pursuant to Statute 5(a) "The Vice Chancellor shall be ex-officio Chair of the Senate and, save in the case of committees under Statute 10.4 and of excepted Committees, of all committees of the Council and Senate provided that the Vice-Chancellor may appoint any person being a member of the University to be Chair of any such Committee.

Additionally, the Vice Chancellor by Statute 6 is charged with maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University for which the Vice Chancellor shall be responsible to the Council.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, West Indians (including those in the diaspora) with the requisite combination of skills and attributes will be given a priority.

Detailed applications, giving full particulars of qualifications and experience as well as the name, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers and email addresses of 3 referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) should be sent as soon as possible to the University Registrar, Office of Administration, The University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters, Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica, West Indies; Facsimile (876) 977-1422 or email: clement.iton@uwimona.edu.jm ordeon.simpson@uwimona.edu.jm or oadmin@uwimona.edu.jm.

Further Particulars of the post as well as full details of the remuneration package may be obtained from the Office of Administration by contacting us on – Telephone (876) 977-2407; or email clement.iton@uwimona.edu.jm or deon.simpson@uwimona.edu.jmor oadmin@uwimona.edu.jm.

Closing date for receipt of applications is July 28, 2014.