LLE008 - Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Education X2
FJD 71,212 - 85,454 per yearPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 30 days
About the company
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary institution in the Pacific region and one of only two regional universities globally. Established in 1968, USP is jointly owned by 13 member countries including Fiji, and serves a geographically dispersed population across more than 33 million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean. Its School of Pacific Arts, Communication and Education (SPACE) houses the disciplines of Literature, Academic English, Pacific Studies, Linguistics, Education and Journalism, and also hosts the Confucius Institute and the Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies.
About the role
This position, based in Suva, will contribute to the teaching, research and strategic development of SPACE. It will primarily teach courses within the Education discipline while also contributing where appropriate to interdisciplinary courses and teaching in related areas such as Linguistics, Communication and Pacific Arts. The successful candidate should demonstrate disciplinary versatility and the ability to work collaboratively across SPACE, responding flexibly to emerging teaching and curriculum needs. The position is available for a term of five years and may be renewed by mutual agreement. Appointment may be made at Assistant Lecturer or Lecturer level depending on qualifications and experience.
Key responsibilities
- Teach courses within the Education discipline
- Contribute where appropriate to interdisciplinary courses and teaching in related areas such as Linguistics, Communication and Pacific Arts
- Work collaboratively across SPACE, responding flexibly to emerging teaching and curriculum needs
- Contribute to the School's research strategy through active engagement in research, scholarly publication, collaboration and external research opportunities
About the successful candidate
- For Assistant Lecturer level: a postgraduate degree (Masters/PhD) in a relevant discipline
- Or, in exceptional cases, a relevant postgraduate or professional qualification with relevant industry or research experience
- For Lecturer level: a PhD in the relevant discipline with relevant tertiary teaching and/or research experience
- Or, in exceptional cases, a Master's degree or professional qualification with relevant teaching experience, relevant industry/professional experience, or a significant research profile
- Other minimum qualification requirements may be stipulated according to particular disciplinary requirements, following international standards