Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Community Mental Health Nursing (Re-Advertised)

Background (Assistant Professor): 

An Assistant Professor has developed his/her own research and teaching interests and is becoming known nationally for his/her work. They will publish regularly in peer-reviewed international journals or other appropriate outlets and are likely to have edited collections of work or meeting proceedings. They will also have chaired sessions at, or have been part of, the organising committees of academic conferences or relevant disciplinary meetings. They should be beginning to show Academic Leadership in their teaching and/or their research speciality and be involved in administrative duties at least at Department/School level. 

Person Specification (Assistant Professor): 

Essential:

• Bachelor’s in Nursing and PhD Qualification in Nursing/ Health Related Field OR
• Bachelor’s in Nursing and Master’s in Nursing Specialty plus 3 years post Masters teaching or clinical experience OR 
• Bachelor’s in Nursing and Master’s in Nursing Specialty recognized by Fiji Nursing Council as a specialist nurse plus 3 years post Masters clinical work experience.
• 9 years’ full time equivalent relevant clinical practice or university teaching experience
• Demonstrated evidence in learning and teaching and the potential to become an effective teacher
• Industrial/clinical experience in the area of expertise
• Demonstrated evidence of undertaking consultancies in your area of expertise.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of meeting at least one or all the three criteria as listed below:

• University Service (administration)
• Community Service (contributions to the wider profession)
• Academic Leadership and collegiality 

Salary (Assistant Professor): FJD68,352.00 gross per annum plus 10% superannuation

 Background (Lecturer): 

To operate effectively as part of a team of academic, technical and administrative colleagues in order to facilitate learning and the advancement of knowledge through teaching, research/publication, consultancy and administration. The Lecturer is also expected to develop and carry out relevant independent research projects to extend knowledge in the appropriate subject area and assist the Head of School and the College Dean in the delivery of the programme covering academic units, research work and other related activities required by the programme.

More specifically, the incumbent is responsible for carrying out teaching, course co-ordination and curricula development for all levels from Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Undergraduate Degrees as part of development duties and other activities as required at the undergraduate and, later, postgraduate levels.

Person Specification (Lecturer): 

Essential:

• Bachelor’s in Nursing and Postgraduate Diploma in any Specialist Nursing field and Registered by the Fiji Nursing Council (e.g. Nurse Practitioner/ Midwifery etc.) OR
• Bachelor’s in Nursing and Masters in any Health-related field or Master’s in Education
• Industrial/clinical experience in your area of expertise.
• Provide evidence of undertaking consultancies in your area of expertise
• 6 years’ full time equivalent relevant clinical practice or university teaching experience.

Salary (Lecturer): FJD49,174.00 gross per annum plus 10% superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.