Full-Time LECTURER IN BIOLOGY (VANUATU CAMPUS)
Job Description
The Opportunity
The appointee will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate courses across the Biology curriculum and will be expected to contribute to the online courses (development). The incumbent 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 published 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 latest University’s Strategic Plan. The appointee will also assist with other tasks assigned by the Head of School.
The appointee must have research publications that meet the University’s Quality of Research (QoR) criteria at the appropriate academic level.
The Person We Seek:
To be considered for the position, applicants must have:
- A PhD in the Biology with relevant tertiary teaching and/or research experience; or
- in exceptional cases, a Master’s degree or professional qualification with relevant teaching experience or relevant industry/professional experience or a significant research profile.
- Relevant tertiary teaching experience (4 years) at both undergraduate/postgraduate levels;
- Ability to teach a range of standard topics in Biology;
- Experience in supervising Master by research students to completion;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Preferences will be given to applicants with:
- Willingness to undertake research as demonstrated by strong research publication records;
- Willingness to work as a member of a Pacific oriented team;
- To be able to demonstrate self-reliant and can work independently (as the only school staff member on Vanuatu Campus) and experience working and/or teaching in developing countries;
- Experience in supervising PhD students to completion;
- Work experience in small island developing countries;
- Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (PGCTT) or equivalent formal tertiary teaching qualification;
- Experience in delivering courses online and by distant and flexible learning, in a multicultural environment;
- Evidence of securing external grants;
- Ability to work under limited supervision and coordinating a teaching team (e.g., tutors, laboratory demonstrators, technicians, boat crew);
- 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.
Enquiries and further information: Professor Surendra Prasad, Head of School, School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS) , ph: +679 32 32416; fax: ; email: [email protected]
The position is available for a term of 5 years and may be renewed by mutual agreement, subject to successful performance outcomes.
Salary Range: Lecturer VUV $4,893,894 – VUV $6,439,335 per annum
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