The University of the South Pacific ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW

ACU Ref: 58926
Closing Date: 16 December 2011

Fiji


Faculty of Arts, Law, and Education
School of Law
Ref: VAC016

The School of Law is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor who will be able to teach core and elective courses in the LLB program, supervise postgraduate students and play a leading role in the administration of the School. The appointee will conduct lectures, seminars and tutorials and will also be expected to be available for academic consultations and advising with students. Teaching will be conducted through both face-to-face and online modes. The appointee will be expected to conduct individual and/or collaborative research and to develop a strong publication record. The position will be based at Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji Islands. A completed PhD is a requirement for the position. The appointee will have an extensive record of teaching law in a tertiary institution; an outstanding record of internationally recognized research and publication; and a demonstrated capacity for academic and administrative leadership. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in teaching courses through distance education mode and experience with the law of the South Pacific region.

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

Salary: Associate Professor F$99,311 to F$111,726 per annum (Inclusive of 15% gratuity)

In addition to the above benefits, the University contributes 8% 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.

Closing date for applications 16 December 2011.