LECTURER IN CORAL REEF ECOLOGY

The University of the South Pacific

LECTURER IN CORAL REEF ECOLOGY

Department: School of Marine Studies
ACU Ref: 58576
Closing Date: 6 May 2011 or as soon as possible

Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment

REF: FMS073

The University of the South Pacific (Fiji) invites applications for Lecturer in Coral Reef Ecology in the School of Marine Studies. The appointee will develop and teach undergraduate courses in coral reef ecology for a BSc in Marine Science offered by the Faculty of Science, Technology & Environment, through the School of Marine Studies; develop a suitable research programme; assist in supervising postgraduate students; and contribute to consultancies undertaken by the School.

For appointment at the Lecturer level, applicants must have a PhD in a relevant area with relevant tertiary teaching experience. In exceptional cases, a good Masters degree or professional qualification with a formal tertiary teaching qualification or several years of relevant teaching experience or several years of relevant industry experience may also be considered.

The applicant must also have skills and experience in sampling design and statistics, especially multivariate analyses; have computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and internet skills; and hold a current SCUBA diving qualification.

Preference will be given to applicants with strong backgrounds in some of these key areas: experience and an aptitude for underwater photography (film and video); ability to identify a wide range of coral reef organisms; experience with the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network; experience in running identification workshops; interest in the efficacy of marine protected areas; and the ability to develop courses through distance education mode; experience in Distance Teaching/Learning would also be advantageous.

Salary Range: Lecturer F$59,813 to F$78,700 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)

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

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.

All applications 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 at any of the University’s campuses throughout the region and at the Human Resources Office on Laucala campus.

Closing date for applications: 6 May 2011 or as soon as possible.