LBF030 - Assistant Lecturer in Business Law
FJ$71,212.25 to FJ$85,454.69 per annumPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 28 days
About the company
The University of the South Pacific is a regional university serving Fiji and other Pacific Island nations. Its School of Accounting, Finance and Economics (SAFE) delivers academic programs through engagement and collaboration with academic, industry and professional partners.
About the role
This Assistant Lecturer position sits within the School of Accounting, Finance and Economics (SAFE) and contributes to the School's teaching effort in Business Law. The role involves conducting tutorials, practical classes, workshops and student field excursions, and working under the guidance of a senior academic on subject material development, lecture preparation, marking and academic counselling. The Assistant Lecturer may coordinate a subject or course where their skills and experience allow, and will take on administrative functions connected with subjects taught along with attendance at School meetings and committee membership. Work is carried out with support and direction from senior academic staff, with autonomy increasing as the academic gains skill and experience. The position is offered for a term of five years and may be renewed by mutual agreement, subject to successful performance outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and/or studio sessions
- Assist in development and production of subject material under guidance of the subject or course coordinator
- Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars
- Mark and assess work connected with subjects taught
- Provide academic counselling and consultation with students
- Conduct individual and/or collaborative research and develop a publications record
- Coordinate a subject or course when skills and experience demonstrate this capacity
- Carry out administrative functions connected with subjects or courses taught, and attend School/Institute meetings or committees
About the successful candidate
- Postgraduate degree (Masters/PhD) in Business Law or a cognate discipline
- In exceptional cases, a relevant postgraduate or professional qualification with relevant industry or research experience may be considered
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff