SENIOR LECTURER IN GEOSCIENCE

The University of the South Pacific

Closing Date: 1 October 2010

Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment
School of Islands and Oceans
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The University of the South Pacific invites applications for a full time Senior Lecturer in Geoscience in the Division of Environment which will be available from January, 2011. The appointee will coordinate and teach undergraduate and Postgraduate Geoscience and Environmental Science courses; contribute to teaching in general geology and environmental sciences; and will supervise postgraduate students in his/her area of expertise. Applicants must have at least a PhD in Geosciences or Environmental Sciences with either a formal tertiary teaching qualification or significant tertiary experience and a substantial publication record in international refereed journals.

Preference will be given to applicants with strong backgrounds in some of these key areas; applied Geosciences including Natural Resource and Environmental Management; Natural Hazards; Soil Science, Mineralogy, and Igneous or Sedimentary Petrology. The successful applicant should have formal tertiary teaching qualifications, and/or experience. Preference will be given to persons with experience in developing countries, particularly those with experience in dealing with Geosciences and Environmental issues pertaining to Small Island States and the proven ability to collaborate on research and teaching in Geosciences and Environmental Science. Experience in Distance Teaching/Learning would also be advantageous.

The position is available for a term of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

Salary Range: Senior Lecturer F$81,145 – F$93,629 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)

In addition to the above benefits, the University contributes 10% of basic salary to an approved superannuation scheme, provides airfare and relocation costs where appropriate.
Applications with a detailed curriculum vitae can be submitted on-line using the University’s E-Recruitment system which can be accessed at this address: www.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj; or by post to The Recruitment Manager, The University of the South Pacific, Private Mail Bag, Suva, Fiji.

Applicants can also submit their applications on-line or by hard copy at any of the University’s campuses throughout the region and at the Human Resources Office on Laucala campus.