SHORTWOOD TEACHERS’ COLLEGE
Founded September 28, 1885
“Growth and Enlightenment”
Required for 1st November 2026
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for ONE (1) position of Lecturer in the Professional Studies Department.
Qualification:
Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree or higher in Special Education.
Applicants should possess the following:
- professional teacher certification
- a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience at the tertiary or secondary level.
- a strong research background, with the ability to teach and guide students in research.
- experience assessing student performance through a variety of evaluation methods.
- advanced knowledge of educational technology, LMS platforms (specifically Moodle), and integrating ICT into instructional design.
- excellent communication and time management skills and be highly motivated, goal and team oriented.
- leadership skills with a clear vision of how to achieve and maintain excellence in teacher preparation, in accordance with the Certification Regulations of the Teachers’ Colleges of Jamaica and the policies of the Ministry of Education.
- the ability to contribute to the ethos of the college community through departmental activities, outreach, collaboration, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
*Candidates with a background in Primary Education will be at a distinct advantage.
Applications, accompanied by a current résumé/CV and the names and contact information of two (2) referees, should be submitted no later than Friday, October 9, 2026, to:
The Chairman of the Board
Shortwood Teachers’ College
77 Shortwood Road, Kingston 8
OR
via email
N.B. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.