Background:

An Assistant Instructor is qualified to teach up to Level 4 Certificate (level 6 Diploma, if applicable) and assist Instructors/Senior academics in delivering course content, conducting practical sessions, assessing student performance (in classroom and labs), ensuring they master essential culinary skills, safety standards, and professional etiquette. Their responsibilities also include providing academic guidance to students and assisting in the development of educational materials and curricula.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma with 5 years of industry/teaching experience OR
• Trade Certificate (FQF level 4) with at least 6 years industry/teaching experience with License or Professional certification.
• Plus, Certificate in Teaching TVET (level 5)/ Cert IV in Training & Assessment/National Certificate / Diploma in Tertiary Teaching.
• Note: Applicants who do not have the specific teaching qualification should be willing to upgrade.

Desirable:

• More years of industrial experience (+5 years) with License or Professional Certification and Higher qualification with some teaching.
• Higher qualification.
• Has a good teaching track record.
• Industry engagement/attachment.
• University Service (administration).
• Community Service (contributions to the wider profession).

Salary: FJD32,875.00 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.