Professor in Engineering FACULTY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT School of Engineering and Physics – FTE024 Build a legacy with us! The USP is one of two regional universities in the world and is the leading tertiary education provider and research facility in the South Pacific. With over 21,000 students around the Pacific region, we are supported by 12 Pacific Island Countries; Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. The Engineering Programmes provide training to suit the workforce needs of the region especially for the USP member countries. The School also offers graduate courses in many areas of specialization. This includes Postgraduate Diploma, Maters in Science (MSc) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in either Engineering Technology, Renewable Energy, Electronics and Communications or Environmental Physics. MSc and PhD have specialist research topics which are dependent on the faculty members’ research interests. The Opportunity The Professor will provide leadership in teaching and learning, research, consultancy in the general area of engineering. You will be instrumental in ensuring the quality of USP’s engineering programme. Currently the focus areas are design, thermo-fluids, solid mechanics, manufacturing in the mechanical engineering stream and power, control, signal processing and communication engineering within the electrical engineering stream. There is also a strong interest in wind/ocean energy based renewable energy technology. The appointee is expected to: 1) be actively involved in academic pursuits in the broad areas of electrical or mechanical engineering 2) facilitate the development of appropriate postgraduate, undergraduate and in-service programmes for both formal and non-formal delivery; 3) Lead and assist in the accreditation process of USP’s Engineering programme of 4) play a key role in project development to attract external funding and project implementation; and, 5) fulfill any other duties that may be required for the smooth running of the School and the University. We are seeking a person with innovative ideas and skills in building a fully accredited engineering programme from the scratch. The Person We Seek • Must have a PhD Degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering / mechatronics • Significant tertiary teaching experience and a considerable research record • While emphasis is on formal qualifications and adequacy of teaching experience, research and publications, regard is also given to industrial experience outside tertiary education and professional contributions in the general field of engineering. • A Professor will be recognized as a leading authority within the discipline and within the University. In addition, a Professor will normally require a record of demonstrable scholarly achievement and academic excellence in the relevant discipline area demonstrated through strong research and publications record in international journals and books. Preference would be given to a candidate with membership of professional institutions and demonstrated experience in a developing country. Remuneration The position is available for a period of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement. Salary Range: F$115,248 to F$124,592 per annum (Inclusive of 15% gratuity) The University may pay an inducement allowance to secure the services of an exceptionally well qualified candidate. In addition to the above benefits, the University contributes 10% of basic salary to an approved superannuation scheme, provides airfare and relocation costs where appropriate. Enquiries: Dr Anjeela Jokhan; ph: (679) 32 32657; email: jokhan_a@usp.ac.fj Closing Date for Applications 26th April 2013 How to Apply Candidates are strongly encouraged to use the University’s on-line E-Recruitment system to view further details and apply for this position at www.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj/applicants/Central?quickFind=51576 Candidates may request further information from the Human Resources Office, ph: (679) 32 32072; email: hrhelp@usp.ac.fj or personnel@usp.ac.fj Please also include the following documents in your application: Cover letter and Resume clearly addressing key Selection Criteria, and names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Contact: Dr Anjeela Jokhan FSTE University of the South Pacific Laucala Campus Suva, Fiji
