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Associate/Assistant Professor in Surgery (Re-Advertised)

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Posted: 28-10-2025
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Reference Number: AC 109/25 Location(s): Hoodless House
Department: Surgery, Anaesthesia & Women's Health Division/College: College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
Job Openings: 1 Closing Date: 31/10/2025

APPLY ONLINE: FNU Careers

Background: 

Assistant Professor: An Assistant Professor has developed his/her own research and teaching interests, and is becoming known nationally for his/her work. They will publish regularly in peer-reviewed international journals or other appropriate outlets, and are likely to have edited collections of work or meeting proceedings. They will also have chaired sessions at, or have been part of, the organising committees of academic conferences or relevant disciplinary meetings. They should be beginning to show Academic Leadership in their teaching and/or their research speciality and be involved in administrative duties at least at Department/School level. The incumbent will also be required to dedicate 40% of his/her time to the provision of clinical services to the Fiji MOHMS.

Associate Professor: An Associate Professor will be well known in their field, they will have a national profile and will likely collaborate internationally. They are likely to have chaired sessions at international conferences and be invited to give talks at academic meetings in Fiji and overseas. They will have a significant research/scholarship record, some of which will be in high profile international journals, or other appropriate outlets, in their field. The Associate Professor will show significant academic leadership. They will link their research to their teaching and develop new papers and courses inspired by their research expertise. They must have clear evidence of good teaching performance. The incumbent will also be required to dedicate 40% of his/her time to the provision of clinical services to the Fiji MOHMS.

Applicants are requested to clearly indicate the rank they are applying for. 

Person Specification: 

Assistant Professor: 

Essential

 

  • Specialist /Clinician: Clinical Masters or Fellowship in the relevant field with specialist registration.
  • Demonstrated evidence in learning and teaching and the potential to become an effective teacher.
  • Industrial/clinical experience in the area of expertise.
  • Demonstrated evidence of undertaking consultancies in your area of expertise.

Desirable

  • Administrative duties.
  • Providing a continuing high level of personal commitment to, and achievement in, a particular scholarly area and as a result, generating high level research outcomes.
  • Developing a record of publication in top ranked and other research and scholarly journals.
  • Participating in research projects and research teams (where appropriate).
  • Succeeding in applications for research funding, whether individually or as part of a team.
  • Supervising the program of study for honours students and postgraduate students undertaking research projects.
  • Participating in development opportunities to improve research and supervision skills.
  • Contributing to developing, mentoring, and providing feedback to junior researchers.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of meeting at least one or all the three criteria as listed below:

  • University Service (administration).
  • Community Service (contributions to the wider profession).
  • Academic Leadership and collegiality.

Associate Professor: 

 
Essential
  • Master’s with specialist registration with 7 or more years of post-registration working experience.
  • Demonstrated evidence of good teaching performance, university service, community service and leadership.
  • Demonstrated evidence of undertaking consultancies in the area of expertise.
  • Evidence of industrial or clinical experience and contribution in your area of expertise.
  • Demonstration of learning and teaching scholarship related to the discipline.
  • The development and contribution of knowledge to the discipline, or the teaching of the discipline.
  • Demonstrate evidence of undertaking consultancies in your area of expertise.
  • Clear evidence of Master’s/ PhD supervision and examination.
  • Record of regional and/ or international contributions.
  • Good and clean records of leadership.

Desirable

  • Capacity to co-ordinate and/or lead other staff.
  • Lead in the development of professional practice or significant scholarly work and evaluation to improve the quality of practitioner‐informed teaching and their students’ learning experience with impact beyond the home academic discipline and ideally beyond the University.
  • Demonstrate or develop a professional practice and teaching profile through contributing or publication in forums that have a wide impact beyond the University.
  • Track record of success in securing research funding OR collaborative work with external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate academic or scholarly leadership.

 

Salary: Assistant Professor: Base salary of FJD134,027 plus 10% superannuation

Associate Professor: Base salary of FJD146,443 gross per annum plus 10% superannuation

To explore the post further or for any queries you may contact:

Name: Mr. Lawrence Kumar  Email: [email protected]

Application Details

All applications are to include:

• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. [email protected] : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. [email protected] : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.