Lecturer in Earth Science (Re-Advertisement)

The University of the South Pacific seeks to fill the position of Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Earth Science in the School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean, and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS). 

The SAGEONS offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science in Earth Science as well as Biology and Chemistry pathways in this university based at the Laucala Campus. The school delivers different programmes in face-to-face, online, and blended modes at Laucala and/or regional campuses. The science programs offered by SAGEONS include a Bachelor of Science degree with Biology & Chemistry, Biology & Information Systems, and Mathematics & Chemistry majors, as well as Environmental Science (Earth Science and Biology pathways). Thus, the incumbent is required to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in Earth Science in the BSc in Environmental Science Programme. 

The candidate will be required to design and supervise labs and will conduct and guide Field trips. The lecturer will supervise MSc and research students and will carry out independent research at USP. He/she will also engage in mentoring junior faculty.

USP is a multi-modal university, offering courses in a variety of modes including face-to-face, blended, and online. The appointee will be based at the main Laucala campus in Fiji but will teach across all campuses in the region. The appointee will also be expected to teach evening sessions. The appointee at either level will contribute to teaching of degree-level courses across the Environmental Science (Earth Science pathways) curriculum offered by the SAGEONS by face-to-face and/blended or online modes and conduct lab demonstrations /tutorials. The appointee will also be expected to contribute to the online courses (development). The appointee will be expected to successfully attract some research grants (including externally funded) in the thematic area of research and support the School and University mission and goals as set out in the University Strategic Plan. The appointee will also assist in other tasks as and when assigned by the Head of School.

Specific Duties

General standard:

i) An Assistant Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the University, particularly at the undergraduate level, and to carry out activities to develop their scholarly, research, and/or professional expertise relevant to the profession or discipline.

ii) An Assistant Lecturer is expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.

General standard:

i) A Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the University and to carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly, research, and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

ii) A Lecturer is expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.

The Person we Seek

To be considered for the appointment at the Assistant Lecturer position, applicants must have:

• a postgraduate degree (Master's/PhD) in Geology/Environmental Science/Earth Science or a cognate discipline with a good research profile;
• tertiary teaching experience (normally 2 years) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• good research publications in ranked journals with quality of research (QoR) at the Assistant Lecturer level.
• experience in supervising Master's by research students to completion.
• ability to teach a range of standard topics, particularly in the discipline of Earth Sciences.
• excellent written and oral communication skills in English. 
• a PhD degree in Geology/Environmental Science/Earth Science or a cognate discipline with a significant research profile;
• tertiary teaching experience (normally 4 years) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• good research publications in ranked journals with quality of research (QoR) at the Lecturer level.
• experience in supervising Master's by research students to completion.
• ability to teach a range of standard topics, in particular, the discipline of Earth Sciences. excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

To be considered for appointment at the Lecturer position, applicants must have:

a PhD degree in Geology/Environmental Science/Earth Science or a cognate discipline with a significant research profile;

• tertiary teaching experience (normally 4 years) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• good research publications in ranked journals with quality of research (QoR) at the Lecturer level.
• experience in supervising Master's by research students to completion.
• ability to teach a range of standard topics in particular discipline of Earth Sciences.
• excellent written and oral communication skills in English. 

Enquiries and further information: Dr Francis Mani, Head of School, School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean, and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS)
T - (679) 323 2477; E - francis.mani@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

Assistant Lecturer:      FJ$71,212 to FJ$85,454 per annum 

Lecturer salary scale: FJ$90,493 to FJ$119,068 per annum