Assistant Lecturer/ Lecturer in Management

The University of Fiji is seeking a dynamic, creative and suitability qualified academic to join the University’s academic team in teaching, research and outreach activities in the field of Management. The position is based at Saweni Campus but the successful candidate may be required to work from other University sites, and campuses when required. The successful candidate will be responsible to the Dean of the School of Business and Economics through the Head of Department.

Responsibilities:

• Pursue excellence in teaching and learning, course coordination, and curriculum development in Human Resources Management and Marketing as well as engaging in other activities as required at relevant levels;
• Fulfil the Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQR) of the University at the relevant level;
• Ensure an excellent research and publication record in ranked journals and books;
• Keep updated in published articles & research reports on an annual basis;
• Contribute to the diverse research strengths of the Department/School/University;
• Provide academic and research leadership to the Department and School;
• Regularly offer seminars and papers in areas of expertise to the University Community;
• Participate in Committee, Departmental, and other administrative meetings;
• Participate in community engagement;
• Review methods and teaching materials in the School and make recommendations for improvement;
• Assist with student recruitment, interviews, and academic counselling sessions;
• Understand & facilitate the University’s heutagogic and human values focus in higher education; and
• Ensure the School and Department fulfil its Strategic Plan outputs and outcomes and provide regular reports to the Senate on new developments in the relevant field.

Requirements:

• Assistant Lecturer must have a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Management and Marketing or a related field from a recognized University with at least 2 years of tertiary teaching experience while a Lecturer should be on advanced PhD track in Human Resources Management, Management and Marketing or a closely related field from a recognized University with at least 3 years of teaching experience.
• Must have a record of demonstrated scholarly and professional achievement in the relevant disciplines with demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate programmes as well as post-graduate programmes through in-person, online and Hyflex or hybrid modes;
• Expected to have experience in course, programme, and research development as well as curriculum design and should have ranked journal publications;
• Must have a good status in international academia in relation to the relevant field of expertise;
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to supervise students at Masters and PhD levels as well as teach at undergraduate level;
• Should possess a deep appreciation of the multiplex diversity of the University of Fiji’s staff and students including in gender, culture and expression;
• Must have the ability to organize high-level conferences and seminars for members of the public; and
• Must possess a keen understanding of the human values foundation of the University.

The University requires all staff to proactively undertake community, environment and social responsibilities as well as participate in University Committees in accordance with the themes established by the Strategic Plan 2022-2026.

Salary Band:  Assistant Lecturer: $36,548.38 - $49,705.65        Lecturer:  $54,148.33 – $75,033.48 

The University offers a three-year full-time contract with renewals subject to performance reviews.

How to Apply:

Applicants must provide:

1. A covering letter explaining their interest in the position
2. A copy of their full Curriculum Vitae with names and addresses of three (3) Professional Referees, one of whom must be the current or immediate past supervisor of the applicant,
3. And certified copies of their academic qualifications and transcripts. Completed applications, quoting the Post Reference Number and marked “Confidential” must be posted to:

The HR Department, The University of Fiji, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka, Fiji with The Post Reference Number and the Position Title as the subject. For further enquiries please contact the HR Department on hr@unifiji.ac.fj or via phone contact 6640600/ 9999100. A copy of the advert is also available on the University website- www.unifiji.ac.fj

Registered with the Fiji Higher Education Commission as a University under the Higher Education Act 2008. Registration Certificate Number (RGN0020/11)

Closing date for all applications: 26th June, 2026

The University is an equal opportunity employer and actively promotes diversity in appointments. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.