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Dean of Faculty , FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Dean of Faculty

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS REF – FBE002


The USP is one of two regional universities in the world and is the leading tertiary education provider and research facility in the South Pacific. The USP recognises the importance of research activity to our academic staff and therefore provides incentives to encourage research and publications output. With over 21,000 students around the Pacific region, we are supported by 12 Pacific Island Countries; Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

The Faculty of Business and Economics is the largest faculty at The USP, comprising eight Schools namely: School of Accounting and Financial Management; School of Agriculture and Food Technology; School of Economics; School of Governance, Development and International Affairs; School of Land Management and Development; School of Management and Public Administration; School of Tourism and Hospitality Management and the Graduate School of Business. Visit www.fbe.usp.ac.fj for more information.

The Opportunity

As a member of the University Senior Management Team, reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor & President, your duties will include:

• Academic and administrative leadership of staff, finance and student matters

• Management of the Faculty’s resources

• Development and monitoring of the Faculty Annual Plan

• Aligning Faculty plans and activities with the University’s Strategic Plan

• Representing the Faculty and University within the local community, region and beyond

The Person We Seek

USP is seeking a Dean who:

• Has a distinguished record of University-level teaching, research and publications

• Will provide dynamic and visionary leadership for the Faculty

• Can support and promote the vision of the University • Is able to develop and implement innovative ideas and entrepreneurial initiatives

• Has effective personnel and organisational change management and financial skills

• Has a high level of oral and written communication skills

Remuneration 

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

The University will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful applicant, including superannuation, and where appropriate, airfare and relocation costs. The University may offer a salary inducement allowance to attract an outstanding candidate.

Closing date for applications: 30 August 2013

Enquiries: Heather Stadel, HR, ph: (679) 32 32124; email: stadel_h@usp.ac.fj

Contact and Applications Candidates are strongly encouraged to use the University’s on-line E-Recruitment system to view further details and apply for this position atwww.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj/applicants/Central?quickFind=51756

​Candidates may request further information from the Human Resources Office; ph: (679) 32 32072; email: hrhelp@usp.ac.fj or personnel@usp.ac.fj

Please also include the following documents in your application: Cover letter and Resume clearly addressing key Selection Criteria, academic transcript and names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor.