Professor in Computing Sciences and Information Sciences

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We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated individual to the role of Professor in the discipline of Computing Sciences and Information Sciences.

About the Role

The School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics is one of the largest schools in the University of the South Pacific and is committed to pursue excellence in teaching and research. The school offers a number of Undergraduate programmes in Computing Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics; 2 Professional programmes in ICT (Bachelor of Networks & Security and Bachelor of Software Engineering) accredited by the Australian Computer Society; and 2 accredited Engineering programmes (Electrical & Electronic and Mechanical). The school also offers Postgraduate programmes in Information Technology (namely, Computing Science and Information Systems), Cybersecurity, Mathematics and Physics.

The school is now searching for a Professor in Computing Science and Information Sciences who can lead the existing, dynamic team and take the school forward with particular attention to new expanding fields, like Bioinformatics and/or Artificial Intelligence and/or Networking and Security.

The Appointee shall mainly be responsible for the following;

• Provide academic leadership and foster excellence in research, teaching, and scholarly activities in the discipline;
• Assume the role of substantive Head of School/Discipline and participate in School and University services;
• Develop and administer programmes in the discipline;
• Undertake course planning, development, coordination, and delivery (including online and face to face teaching);
• Academic counselling and consultation with students;
• Supervise research students to the successful completion of postgraduate programmes; and
• Conduct and publish individual and/or collaborative research.

The Person We Seek

To be considered for Professor position, applicants must have;

• A PhD in Computing Sciences and Information Sciences Or cognate discipline, and be a leading, international authority in this area;
• Extensive teaching experience;
• Made a sustained and excellent contribution at international level to academic research and leadership within the relevant discipline;
• Demonstrated sustained distinction in your interdisciplinary contributions;
• Championed academic standards and freedom;
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, and the ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff;
• Demonstrated sustained leadership in tertiary teaching, including research-informed teaching, curriculum development and the enhancement of teaching quality, and demonstrated commitment to promoting and advancing the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity;
• An outstanding track record in research, with outcomes of high quality and impact (including peer-reviewed publications, e.g. journal articles, book chapters, monographs), evidence of attracting external funding and/or of principal investigation in international research projects, and proven experience in successfully recruiting and supervising research students to completion.

Professor should:

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching in a multicultural environment;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Experienced with distance and flexible learning.

The position is available for a term of 5 years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

Salary Range: FJ $153,416 to FJ $165,855 per annum.

The University may offer an attractive market loading to exceptional candidates.

Enquiries: Professor Bibhya Sharma – Head of School (STEMP), School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics; ph: (679) 32 32419 email: bibhya.sharma@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.

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