Assistant Lecturer/ Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality Management

The Opportunity

The School invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and highly motivated individuals for the position of Assistant Lecturer/ Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality Management. The role will require the successful candidate to have extensive teaching experience and be proactive in the management, coordination, development, curriculum design and delivery of new and existing courses and programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The discipline has established strong links with the tourism and hospitality industry, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to further strengthen these partnerships, particularly within the events industry and the cruise ship industries

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, Naoero, 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 of Business and Management

In alignment with the USP Strategic Plan's commitment to innovative, industry focused education and training, the disciplines within the School of Business and Management (SBM) are undertaking a comprehensive programme review and development initiative. This strategic undertaking aims to strengthen the School's position as a globally recognised centre of excellence in tourism and hospitality management, with a distinguished reputation for excellence in education, training, professional practice, and research. The School's mission is to equip students with the professional competencies, academic knowledge, and critical thinking skills required to become accomplished practitioners, leaders, and scholars in the tourism and hospitality sector. 

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is: 30 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.