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We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated individual to the role of Professor in the discipline of Tourism and Hospitality.
About the Role
The appointee should have experience of tourism and hospitality management in islands or small states and be aware of problems they commonly experience in developing tourism. He/she should also have a record of excellence in teaching and research supervision and will have a demonstrable commitment to academic leadership and to promoting and developing the programme throughout the South Pacific region. He/she will be a leading scholar and researcher with a proven history of academic publications and the ability to be entrepreneurial in attracting research funding. The appointee is expected to mentor and develop senior and junior academic staff, work with senior staff to develop the curriculum where needed, maintain and develop tourism and hospitality industry contacts, have an acute awareness of regional issues, from a social, economic and cultural perspective, and possess the ability to lead by example and initiative.
As a senior member of staff, the appointee is expected to work within a collegial environment, and to effectively represent the Discipline within the University as well as within the local and regional tourism and hospitality industry. He/she is expected to ensure that the Discipline and University mission statement and Strategic Plan and University policies are all implemented. Finally, the appointee is expected to ensure the highest quality educational experience for students at the University and that the Discipline continues to address the needs of its regional stakeholders and maintains its International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE) accreditation, which the discipline was awarded in 2010.
The Appointee shall mainly be responsible for the following;
The Person We Seek
To be considered for Professor position, applicants must have;
Professor should also:
The position is available for a term of 5 years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.
Salary Range: FJ $153,416 to $165,855 per annum.
The University may offer an attractive market loading to exceptional candidates.
Enquiries: Professor Gurmeet Singh, School of Business and Management, ph: (679) 323 1386. email: gurmeet.singh@usp.ac.fj
Closing date for applications: 28 July 2024
How to Apply
Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.
The advertisement criteria are available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under the 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.
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.
For more information on the respective School and Discipline, click on the link below https://www.usp.ac.fj/study-at-usp/schools-at-usp/
Location: | Suva - Fiji |
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Salary: |
FJ$153,416
to FJ$165,855
£55,735.57 to £60,254.62 converted salary* per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 1st July 2024 |
Closes: | 28th July 2024 |
Job Ref: | LBT005 |
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