Background: 

Assistant Professor: An Assistant Professor has developed his/her own research and teaching interests and is becoming known nationally for his/her work. They will publish regularly in peer-reviewed international journals or other appropriate outlets and are likely to have edited collections of work or meeting proceedings. They will also have chaired sessions at, or have been part of, the organising committees of academic conferences or relevant disciplinary meetings. They should be beginning to show Academic Leadership in their teaching and/or their research speciality and be involved in administrative duties at least at Department/School level. 

Person Specification: 

Assistant Professor:

Essential:

• Relevant doctoral degree (level 10) OR Master’s in Dental related field
• Minimum of 5 years teaching and clinical experience with specialist registration
• Demonstrated evidence in learning and teaching and the potential to become an effective teacher
• Industrial/clinical experience in the area of expertise
• Demonstrated evidence of undertaking consultancies in your area of expertise

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of meeting at least one or all the three criteria as listed below:

• University Service (administration)
• Community Service (contributions to the wider profession)
• Academic Leadership and collegiality

Desirable:

• Administrative duties
• Providing a continuing high level of personal commitment to, and achievement in, a particular scholarly area and as a result, generating high level research outcomes
• Developing a record of publication in top ranked and other research and scholarly journals
• Participating in research projects and research teams (where appropriate)
• Succeeding in applications for research funding, whether individually or as part of a team
• Supervising the program of study for honours students and postgraduate students undertaking research projects
• Participating in development opportunities to improve research and supervision skills
• Contributing to developing, mentoring, and providing feedback to junior researchers.

Salary: FJ$68,352 gross plus 10% superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.