Deadline for applications: 20 May 2016
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The appointee will teach and coordinate the delivery of the Official Statistics programme through hybrid teaching modes (Distance and Flexible learning (DFL), Face to Face and Module teaching). She/he will conduct research in one of the School’s disciplinary areas (Economics, Demography or Official Statistics). The appointee will also liaise with regional Statistical Offices and other relevant institutions in the region in planning and delivering intensive training workshops as well as in providing technical assistance for data collection and analysis. The appointee will, depending on experience, also be expected to represent USP on the Pacific Statistics Steering Committee of which USP is a member along with regional statistical bureaus and international stakeholders.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- A good Master’s degree in Official Statistics or related field and a PhD in Statistics or other quantitative social science fields.
- Relevant experience of teaching, training and research in Official Statistics or related areas.
- For appointment at the Senior Lecturer level, applicants must also have at least 3 years of Post-doctoral experience working in academia or in a statistical organization and a consolidated track record of publications in an area relevant to Official Statistics.
Remuneration: The position is available for a term of 3 years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.
Salary Range: Lecturer FJD $66,990 to FJD $88,144 per annum, Senior Lecturer FJD $90, 882 to FJD $104, 865 per annum.
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.