LBF030 - Assistant Lecturer in Business Law
Laucala Campus
Position Number: LBF030 - Assistant Lecturer in Business Law
The Opportunity
The School of Accounting, Finance and Economics (SAFE) is a dynamic and innovative school that delivers academic excellence through engagement and collaboration. That means we are continually growing and evolving as well as our academic, industry and professional partners. This interaction enables us to maintain and strengthen the quality of our academic programs.
An Assistant Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the University and to carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline. An Assistant Lecturer is expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
An Assistant Lecturer is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of a School, Institute, programme, or an interdisciplinary area.
Specific Duties
Specific duties required of an Assistant Lecturer 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.
An Assistant 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
An Assistant Lecturer is expected to have:
i) a postgraduate degree (Masters/PhD) in Business Law or cognate discipline; or
ii) in exceptional cases, to meet disciplinary requirements in line with international standards, a relevant postgraduate qualification or professional qualification with relevant industry or research experience.
iii) Other minimum qualification requirements may be stipulated according to disciplinary requirements, following international standards.
Enquiries and further information: E: myhr@usp.ac.fj T: 3231000
The position is available for a term of five (5) years and may be renewed by mutual agreement, subject to successful performance outcomes
Salary Range
FJ$71,212.25 to FJ$85,454.69 per annum.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 22 November 2026.
How to Apply
Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.
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.
