Associate/Assistant Professor in Surgery (Re-Advertised)
| Reference Number: AC 109/25 |
Location(s): Hoodless House
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| Department: Surgery, Anaesthesia & Women's Health |
Division/College: College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Job Openings: 1 |
Closing Date: 31/10/2025 |
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. The incumbent will also be required to dedicate 40% of his/her time to the provision
of clinical services to the Fiji MOHMS.
Associate Professor: An Associate Professor will be well known in their field, they will have a national
profile and will likely collaborate internationally. They are likely to have chaired sessions at international
conferences and be invited to give talks at academic meetings in Fiji and overseas. They will have a
significant research/scholarship record, some of which will be in high profile international journals, or other
appropriate outlets, in their field. The Associate Professor will show significant academic leadership. They will
link their research to their teaching and develop new papers and courses inspired by their research
expertise. They must have clear evidence of good teaching performance. The incumbent will also be required
to dedicate 40% of his/her time to the provision of clinical services to the Fiji MOHMS.
Applicants are requested to clearly indicate the rank they are applying for.
Person Specification:
Assistant Professor:
Essential
- Specialist /Clinician: Clinical Masters or Fellowship in the relevant field 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.
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.
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.
Associate Professor:
Essential
- Master’s with specialist registration with 7 or more years of post-registration working experience.
- Demonstrated evidence of good teaching performance, university service, community service and
leadership.
- Demonstrated evidence of undertaking consultancies in the area of expertise.
- Evidence of industrial or clinical experience and contribution in your area of expertise.
- Demonstration of learning and teaching scholarship related to the discipline.
- The development and contribution of knowledge to the discipline, or the teaching of the discipline.
- Demonstrate evidence of undertaking consultancies in your area of expertise.
- Clear evidence of Master’s/ PhD supervision and examination.
- Record of regional and/ or international contributions.
- Good and clean records of leadership.
Desirable- Capacity to co-ordinate and/or lead other staff.
- Lead in the development of professional practice or significant scholarly work and evaluation to
improve the quality of practitioner‐informed teaching and their students’ learning experience with
impact beyond the home academic discipline and ideally beyond the University.
- Demonstrate or develop a professional practice and teaching profile through contributing or publication
in forums that have a wide impact beyond the University.
- Track record of success in securing research funding OR collaborative work with external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate academic or scholarly leadership.
Salary: Assistant Professor: Base salary of FJD134,027 plus 10% superannuation
Associate Professor: Base salary of FJD146,443 gross per annum plus 10% superannuation
To explore the post further or for any queries you may contact:
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Name: Mr. Lawrence Kumar |
Email: lawrence.kumar@fnu.ac.fj |
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.