Assistant Lecturer

Background:

Assistant lecturers may publish research papers and present their work at conferences, but the primary research activity will be directed to completing their Masters’ or doctoral requirements. They will be able to teach units, develop teaching materials but are normally not required to develop curriculum. Assistant Lecturers are full members of their department and should be starting to take on limited administrative tasks.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

Qualification

• Bachelor’s in Nursing and Postgraduate Certificate/ Diploma in Midwifery or any Nursing field.

OR

• Bachelor’s in Nursing and PG Diploma in any related health discipline.

OR

• Bachelor’s in Nursing with Graduate Certificate in Tertiary teaching.

Registration

• Must be Registered by the Fiji Nursing Council.

Experience

• 3 years full time equivalent relevant clinical practice experience. 

Lecturer

Background:

A Lecturer is qualified to Masters’ level and has expertise in a particular subject which is taught proficiently at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level programmes. A Lecturer is research-active and is beginning to publish their work in peer-reviewed journals. A Lecturer is involved in the work of their Department and takes on administrative roles that assist the Department to function.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

Qualification

• Bachelor’s in Nursing and Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery and registered by the Fiji Nursing Council.

OR

• Bachelor’s in Nursing and Masters in any Health-related field or Master’s in Education.
• Industrial/clinical experience in your area of expertise.
• Provide evidence of undertaking consultancies in your area of expertise 

Experience

•  6 years’ full time equivalent relevant clinical practice or university teaching experience. 

Salary: An attractive salary will be commensurate with the qualifications, experience, and abilities of the successful candidate.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may contact:

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.