Teaching Assistant - Solomon Islands Campus

Position Title: Teaching Assistant in CS-IS

Position Ref: SMS002

The Opportunity

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is a premier regional institution uniquely governed by twelve-member countries and dedicated to providing high-quality education and enhancing regionally relevant research opportunities to its diverse student body across the Pacific Islands. USP aims to empower individuals and communities through education, fostering sustainable development and regional cooperation. USP’s leadership in the Pacific, through academic knowledge, policy advice, and resource-sharing, continues to play a key role in advancing the region as a whole.

The School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics is one of the largest schools in the University of the South Pacific and is sufficiently resourced to pursue excellence in teaching and research. One Teaching Assistant position is vacant at The University of the South Pacific (USP) in the School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics (STEMP) in the Solomon Islands Campus. The position is responsible for assisting the academics in face-to-face, blended and online delivery of CS/IS undergraduate courses and UU100/UU100A that includes teaching, marking, student learning support and supervised administrative duties. 

General Standard

i) A Teaching Assistant is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution, particularly at undergraduate level, and to carry out activities to develop his/her scholarly and professional expertise relevant to the profession or discipline.

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

Specific duties of a Teaching Assistant may include;

 i) conduct tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, or studio sessions,

ii) prepare and deliver lectures and seminars, if skills and experience demonstrate this capacity,

iii) conduct research, if Teaching Assistant wishes to progress a career in academia*

iv) consult with students,

vi) supervise, mark and assess ,

vii) produce teaching materials, with appropriate guidance from the course coordinator,

viii) attend school and/or institution meetings and/or membership of a limited number of committees. 

The Person We Seek

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

 - Completed four years of tertiary study, including at the postgraduate level in the Computing Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) discipline or cognate discipline equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience;

- Professional experience may include teaching experience, experience in research, experience outside tertiary education, creative achievement, professional contribution, and/or contributions to technical achievement.

- For appointment at Band 2, applicants must have a Master’s degree in Computing Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) or cognate discipline. 

Enquiries and further information: Email: myhr@usp.ac.fj; Ph.: (+679) 3231000

The position is available for a term of five (5) years and may be renewed by mutual agreement

Salary Range:

TA Band 1 salary scale: SBD177,466 to SBD203,970 per annum

TA Band 2 salary scale: SBD208,387 to SBD221,638 per annum            

Closing date for applications: 9 August 2026       

How to Apply

 Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.

 The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities.

 Please include the following documents in your application: Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.