Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
- USP
- Laucala Bay, Suva, Fiji
- Aug 05, 2026
Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required
The Opportunity
The University
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary institution in the Pacific region. Established in 1968, it is committed to international standards of research and teaching excellence, with an emphasis on key regional issues. USP is jointly owned by 12 member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Courses are offered face-to-face at our main campuses (predominantly at Laucala Campus where this position is based), as well as by online and blended modes, in order to cater for students, spread across 33 million square kilometers of ocean, on both sides of the international dateline. This location at the heart of the world’s most linguistically diverse region makes USP a fascinating institution in which to work.
The School
In line with the USP Strategic Plan for innovative, industry-focused education and training, the disciplines within the School of Law and Social Sciences (SoLaSS) are undertaking a dynamic phase of programme review and development. The aim is to strengthen graduate outcomes by building programmes with a clear purpose: preparing students for industry, professional roles, and careers across the Pacific. As one of the largest schools at USP, SoLaSS has a growing research culture with real impact in the region. Its psychology offering is particularly strong, making USP the only university in the Pacific to offer a major in psychology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Specific Duties
Specific duties may include:
An Assistant Lecturer / Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology will drive course and curriculum development and deliver impactful teaching, research, and supervision for undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology students in the Pacific. The role calls for significant adaptability, particularly in courses requiring the supervision of clinically based students, given the absence of high-end mental health facilities and dedicated funding agencies in the region. You will build quality postgraduate clinical psychology training materials and activities, and develop collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders, including government agencies and development partners working in health and mental health.
The Person we Seek
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
For the appointment at Assistant Lecturer Level;
- a postgraduate degree (Masters/PhD) in a relevant discipline; or
- in exceptional cases, to meet particular disciplinary requirements in line with international standards, a relevant postgraduate qualification or professional qualification with relevant industry or research experience.
- Other Minimum Qualification Requirements may be stipulated according to particular disciplinary requirements, following international standards.
For the appointment at Lecturer Level;
- a PhD in the relevant discipline with relevant tertiary teaching and/or research experience; or
- in exceptional cases, a Master’s degree or professional qualification with relevant teaching experience or relevant industry/professional experience or a significant research profile.
- Other Minimum Qualification Requirements may be stipulated according to particular disciplinary requirements, following international standards.
For the appointment at Senior Lecturer level
- a PhD in the relevant discipline with relevant tertiary teaching experience and/or research experience; or
- in exceptional cases, a Master’s degree or professional qualification with relevant teaching experience or relevant industry/professional experience or a significant research profile. For example, Profession-based disciplines;
- in addition, a Senior Lecturer will normally require a record of demonstrable scholarly and professional achievement in the relevant discipline.
- Other Minimum Qualification Requirements may be stipulated according to particular disciplinary requirements, following international standards
Enquiries and further information: myhr@usp.ac.fj; 3231000
The position is available for a term of five years and may be renewed by mutual agreement
Salary Range
- Assistant Lecturer: FJ$71,212 to FJ$85,454 per annum.
- Lecturer: FJ$90,493 – FJ$119,068 per annum
- Senior Lecturer: FJ$122,768 - FJ$141,655 per annum
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 13 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.
The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect, constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees, students, stakeholders including visitors, without being hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.
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.
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The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier provider of tertiary education in the Pacific region and an international centre of excellence for teaching, consulting and training on all aspects of Pacific culture, environment and human resource development