Lecturer Plant Biology
Laucala Campus
Position Number: LSB029
The Opportunity
The University of the South Pacific seeks to fill the position of Lecturer in Plant Biology in the School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS). The appointee will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate courses across the Biology curriculum and will be expected to contribute to the course review and development. A Lecturer in Plant Biology will be required to teach undergraduate plant biology courses and may be required to revise and teach postgraduate courses in plant breeding and physiology. The appointee will be involved in supervision of MSc students and undertake administrative tasks assigned by the Head of School (HOS).
The purpose of this position is to contribute to the teaching of plant physiology courses in the Biological Sciences discipline through the planning and delivery of high-quality teaching, assessment, and research. The Lecturer will be responsible for preparing and presenting lectures, developing and marking examinations and assignments, moderating course materials, supervising student projects, and providing academic guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The role also includes participating in departmental administration, coordinating courses, and conducting impa
i) An Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the University, particularly at undergraduate level and to carry out activities to develop their scholarly, research and/or professional expertise relevant to the profession or discipline.
ii) An Lecturer is expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, and the ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
ctful research leading to publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
Applications must be a citizen of one of the USP member countries.
Specific Duties
Specific duties may include:
I) the conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions, and/or studio sessions,
ii) involvement under guidance of a senior academic, in professional activities like: development and production of subject material with appropriate guidance from the subject or course coordinator; preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars; marking and assessment primarily connected with subjects taught; academic counselling and consultation with students; conduct of individual and/or collaborative research; and developing a respectable publications record,
iii) coordinating a subject or course when skills and experience demonstrate this capacity,
iv) administrative functions primarily connected with subjects or courses taught, and
v) attendance at School/Institute meetings, and/or membership of committees.
A Lecturer will work with support and direction from senior academic staff with an increasing degree of autonomy as the academic gains in skill and experience.
The Person we Seek
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
A Lecturer is expected to have:
i) a postgraduate degree (Masters/PhD) in a relevant discipline; or
ii) in exceptional cases, to meet particular disciplinary requirements in line with international standards, a relevant postgraduate qualification or professional qualification with relevant industry or research experience.
iii) Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Enquiries and further information:
The position is available for a term of 5 years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.
Salary Range
- FJ $90,493 to FJ $119,068 per annum
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 30 August 2026
Position Description Lecturer in Plant Biology
How to Apply
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The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities.
Please include the following documents in your application: Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect, constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees, students, stakeholders including visitors, without being hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.
USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.
