University of the South Pacific

School of Geography
Faculty of Islands and Oceans

Senior Lecturer in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Ref. FGE024

The appointee will be responsible for teaching and developing courses in GIS. The appointee, as Director of the GIS Unit, will assume overall responsibility and accountability within the GIS Unit. The appointee will also be responsible for the promotion of GIS research, and is expected to establish good relationship with stakeholders in the Pacific Island Region.

Salary Range: Senior Lecturer: F$74,995 to F$86,533 per annum (Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)

The University may pay an inducement allowance of up to 20% to secure the services of an exceptionally well qualified candidate.

These positions are available for a term of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

In addition to the above benefits, the University contributes 10% of basic salary to an approved superannuation scheme and provides airfare and relocation costs where appropriate.

Two copies of your application, including full curriculum vitae plus certified copies of academic qualifications and transcripts must be forwarded to The Recruitment Manager, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji. Applicants must request three professional referees, one of whom must be your current supervisor or immediate past supervisor to forward signed reports (quoting reference number) to the above address by the closing date. Candidates may request further information, send enquiries and their application by email to personnel@usp.ac.fj; phone: (+679) 323 2671 or fax: (+679) 323 1518 but must send original applications by normal mail in order to be considered. Your application must address the criteria as advertised.

Closing date for applications 23 May 2008.

The School of Geography website address is http://www.geo.fio.usp.ac.fj