Assistant Lecturer/ Lecturer in Education (Labasa Campus)
School of Pacific Arts, Communication and Education , - BLE001
The Opportunity
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary institution in the Pacific region. Established in 1968, it is committed to international standards of research and teaching excellence, with an emphasis on key regional issues. USP is jointly owned by 12 member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Courses are offered face-to-face at our main campuses, as well as by online and blended modes, to cater for students spread across 33 million square kilometres of ocean, on both sides of the international dateline. This location at the heart of the world’s most linguistically diverse region makes USP a fascinating institution in which to work.
The appointee is expected to coordinate the education courses within the School’s Teacher Education programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The appointee will also be expected to supervise Masters and PhD dissertations; conduct research and consultancies; assist in organizing workshops and conferences, and provide leadership for the programme .
This position will be based at the Labasa Campus.
For consideration at the Assistant Lecturer level, the applicant(s) must have:
• A postgraduate degree (Masters/PhD) in Education or a relevant discipline; or
• In exceptional cases, to meet particular disciplinary requirements in line with international standards, a relevant postgraduate qualification or professional qualification with relevant industry or research experience;
• Other minimum qualifications stipulated according to particular disciplinary requirements, following international standards.
For consideration at the Lecturer level, the applicant(s) must have:
• A PhD in Education with relevant tertiary teaching and/or research experience; or
• In exceptional cases, a Master’s degree or professional qualification with relevant teaching experience or relevant industry/professional experience or a significant research profile;
• Other minimum qualifications stipulated according to particular disciplinary requirements, following international standards .
Enquiries and further information: Prof. Sudesh Mishra – Head of School, School of Pacific Arts, Communication and Education , ph: +679 3232798; fax: ; email: sudesh.mishra@usp.ac.fj
The position is available for a term of 5 years and may be renewed by mutual agreement, subject to successful performance outcomes.
Salary Range:
FJ $57,988 to FJ $69,586 per annum FJ $73,689 to FJ $96,958 per annum
How to Apply
Application to be sent to: vacancies@usp.ac.fj
Application should be clearly marked as “Vacancy – Position Reference Number, Position Title”.
The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities.
Please include the following documents in your application: Certified Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.
