Professor in Economics and Head of School

The University of The South Pacific
Suva - Fiji
S: FJD $129, 078 to FJD $139, 543

The School of Economics is one of the largest in the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE). The School thrives on its growing excellence in high-impact research achievements. It takes a lead role in contributing to the community through national economy updates; research and consultancy; public policy workshops, training private sector executives and policy debates and development dialogues. The School offers courses in the areas of Economics, Official Statistics and Population and Demography studies.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will be required to provide academic leadership for the School in teaching, research and consultancy. The appointee will be expected to conduct and guide the development of the School's profile, lecture in Economics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, engage in consultancy work, contribute to the administrative functions of the School, Faculty and the University. The incumbent will also participate in the School's expanding flexible learning programme – including the development of multi-media instructional courses and materials.

The Person We Seek

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- A PhD in the field of Economics;
- Extensive (10 years and more) teaching experience in Economics at tertiary level and a strong record of publications in leading economics journals;
- Administrative and research experience;
- A proven record of supervision of research students and academic leadership

Preference will be given to applicants with:
- Familiarity with the field of Development Economics;
- Record of consultancy and policy advice on issues related to developing countries;
- Research and/or policy experience related to small island states;
- Experience in senior leadership roles at the School or Faculty level.

Remuneration

The position is available for a term of 3 years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

Salary Range: Professor FJD $129, 078 to FJD $139, 543 per annum

An inducement allowance may be paid to an exceptionally qualified candidate.

Enquiries: Professor Franco Gandolfi, Dean of Faculty of Business and Economics; tel.: (679)32 32460; email: franco.gandolfi@usp.ac.fj

Closing date for applications: 19 February 2016

How to Apply
Candidates are strongly encouraged to use the University's online E-Recruitment system to view full details and apply for this position at www.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj Candidates may request further information from the Human Resources Office; tel.: (679) 32 32072; email: hrhelp@usp.ac.fj or personnel@usp.ac.fj Manual applications are no longer accepted.

Please also include the following documents in your application: Cover letter and Resume clearly addressing key Selection Criteria, academic transcript and names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor.

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