Background: 

An Instructor has experience in a particular discipline which is taught proficiently up to level 4 Certificate (level 6 Diploma, if applicable). An Instructor will be engaged with industry to maintain the currency of his/her qualification and take responsibility for his/her professional development. An Instructor is involved in the work of their department and takes on administrative roles that assist the Department to function.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

·        Valid COC Clas III/Master Class III/Engineer Class III (Endorsed Watchkeeper/Engineer)

·        OR Diploma in the relevant field with valid COC Class III

·        With at least 3 years of command experience on ships of more than 500 gross tonnage/ 750kw on territorial or near coastal voyages

·        Train the Trainer module from SPC

Note: Applicants that do not have the Train the Trainer must be prepared to pursue.

·        Administrative duties

Desirable:

·        Higher qualification – COC Class II Deck/Engine

·        Can teach proficiently at Level 5 & 6 (Diploma level courses)

·        Is research active and is beginning to publish in lower quartile, journals or other appropriate bodies (trade or practitioner journals)

·        Is actively engaging with industry and demonstrates contribution to scholarshilp

·        University Service (administration)

·        Community Service (contributions to the wider profession)

Salary: FJ$40,244 per annum plus 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.


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.