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Pacific Vacancies Announcement No. 2025/195

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Lecturer Geography (LSO002)

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School Of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS)

Discipline of Geography, Earth Science and Environment

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The Opportunity

The University of the South Pacific seeks to fill the position of Lecturer (Geography) in the School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS). The appointee will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate geography courses in the Discipline of Geography, Earth Science and Environment (Laucala Campus) offered by face-to-face, blended, or online modes and participate in lab supervisions, demonstrations, and tutorials. Duties include but are not restricted to running laboratory and tutorial classes, marking lab reports, assignments, and project reports; other administration tasks and also contributing towards outreach activities as assigned by the Head of School.

The appointee will contribute to the school’s postgraduate programmes, supervise research students, and will be expected to undertake research in his/her area of expertise, and publish the resulting findings in reputable scientific journals. The appointee will also be expected to successfully attract research grants (from internal & external sources) in the thematic area of research and support the University’s mission and goals as set out in the current University Strategic Plan.

General Standard

The University of the South Pacific seeks to fill the position of Lecturer in Geography in the School of Geography, Earth Science and Environment. The appointee will teach undergraduate courses in Geography and Environmental Management, develop research in his/her area of expertise and apply for external research funding, undertake administrative tasks as required by the School and University. The position is based at Laucala Campus, Fiji however; successful applicants will have the opportunity to travel to other USP Campuses in the Pacific Region.

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The Person We Seek

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To be considered for the Lecturer position, applicants must have:

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i. a PhD in Geography, Environmental Management / Science or relevant discipline with relevant tertiary teaching and/or research experience;

ii. relevant tertiary teaching experience (normally 4 years) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

iii. good research publications in ranked journals with QoR at Lecturer level;

iv. ability to teach a range of standard topics in Geography and Environmental Management / Science;

v. experience in supervising Master scholars to completion;

vi. excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

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Preferences will be given to applicants with:

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- Willingness to undertake research as demonstrated by strong research publication records;

- Willingness to work as a member of a Pacific oriented team;

- Experience in supervising PhD students to completion;

- Work experience in small island developing countries;

- Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (PGCTT) or equivalent;

- Experience in delivering courses online and by distant and flexible learning, in a multicultural environment;

- Experience in a range of online teaching tools and learning management system.

- Evidence of securing external grants;

- Ability to work under limited supervision and coordinating a teaching team (e.g., tutors, laboratory demonstrators, technicians);

- Be able to take advantage of the opportunities presented to develop research with other USP units and relevant external organizations including NGOs, government departments and other CROP agencies.

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Enquiries and further information Professor Bibhya Sharma, Acting Head of School, SAGEONS

Email: bibhya.sharma@...?? T: 3232069

Term of five (5) years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

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Salary Range

Closing date for applications: 27 April 2025

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