Background: 

The Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health within the School of Public Health and Primary Care is actively seeking a highly motivated and accomplished individual for the position of Assistant Professor in Environmental Health. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic team committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an individual who has developed their own distinct research and teaching interests, with the potential to achieve national recognition for their contributions. We are looking for someone who will significantly contribute to curriculum development, regularly publish in peer-reviewed international journals or other relevant outlets, and potentially edit collections of work or meeting proceedings. The ideal candidate will also have experience chairing sessions at, or serving on the organizing committees of, academic conferences or relevant disciplinary meetings. Furthermore, they should demonstrate emerging academic leadership in their teaching and/or research specialty and be prepared to take on administrative duties at the Department or School level.

Person Specification: 

Essential Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree:
• PhD in a relevant field with at least 5 years of teaching experience at the Lecturer rank or equivalent; OR
• Doctoral degree in a related life-science STEM or physical science field with extensive application-based experience in environmental health (candidates who are ABD will be considered).
• Alternative Qualification: Master's in a relevant Public Health (PH) discipline combined with Fellowship registration with the relevant international colleges.

Required Experience & Skills

• A proven record of post-doctoral and/or undergraduate teaching experience.
• Demonstrated evidence of a strong research and/or publication record.
• Demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in learning and teaching, with the potential to further develop teaching skills.
• Demonstrated involvement in at least one of the following:
• University Service (administration)
• Community Service (contributions to the wider profession)
• Academic Leadership and Collegiality

Desirable Attributes

• A strong and ongoing record of scholarly activities, including but not limited to publications (especially in ranked journals), scientific presentations, and successful grant writing.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and Master's levels, including the effective use of instructional technology and dedication to quality improvement in learning.
• A clear dedication to continuous professional attainment and growth within the field.

We encourage applications from candidates who are passionate about environmental health and eager to make a significant impact through their academic contributions.

Salary: FJD68352 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.