Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College

(CFBC) to replace Dr. Hermia Morton-Anthony, who has been promoted to the post of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Housing, Agriculture, Fisheries and Consumer Affairs.

Qualified applicants must possess at least a Master's Degree from an accredited university in a subject area or field of study offered by the College and at least five years experience teaching at a College or University. "Experience in administration would be  desirable," said the advertisement.

It said that training and/or experience in the following areas would be

assets: curriculum development, programme design and educational administration, particularly in higher education;  coordinating educational projects; financing education; quality assurance in tertiary level institutions; integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the curriculum; distance education, online teaching, virtual university; outreach work, research and/or publications on general education, global higher education policy and/or developmental  issues.

The Principal of the CFBC reports to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and will be expected to provide overall professional, technical and strategic leadership to the College's programmes and activities to promote the objectives and goals of all departments at the College; ensure that the College's policies, operating principles and regulations are in keeping with its strategic aims, operational objectives and targets and position the College to provide training at various levels to meet national training needs.

The successful applicant will also be required to "lead the transition of the College into a semi-autonomous institution; develop, recommend and manage the College's budget, within limitations established by the Ministries of Education and Finance; provide for the welfare of staff and students at the College and network with tertiary level institutions and other partners to develop and finance joint higher education programmes pertinent to national development."

The salary is fixed at K43, that is EC$66,720.00 per annum. Other benefits, such as travelling allowance, gratuity and pension are in keeping with normal Civil Service arrangements for senior positions. Contracts are possible, renewable subsequent to evaluation of performance.

Interested persons are asked to write a letter of application, highlighting the background and experience relevant to the post of Principal, CFBC.

Applicants must submit along with the letter of application, a Curriculum vitae, a list of three references with complete details of title and address, telephone and fax numbers where each can be contacted, copies of all relevant certificates and copies of transcripts, where applicable

The application letter with supporting documents should be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, P.O. Box 333, Church Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts to reach no later than 20th March, 2006.