Assistant / Associate Professor in Civil Engineering

Organisation/Company

FIJI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Fiji

Application Deadline

17 Jun 2023 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Location(s): Samabula
Department: Dept of Civil Engineering
Division/College: College of Engineering, Science & Technology
Job Openings: 1

Assistant Professor

Background

An Assistant Professor is developing his/her own research and teaching interests and is becoming known nationally for his/her work. They will effectively contribute to curriculum development, publish in peer-reviewed international journals or other appropriate outlets and are likely to have edited collections of work or meeting proceedings. 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.

Person Specification

Essential

• PhD in Civil Engineering with specialization either in Structural Engineering OR Highway Engineering OR Water Resource Engineering OR Hydraulics or Hydrology or Coastal Engineering plus
• Masters in Civil Engineering with specialization either in Structural Engineering OR Highway Engineering OR Water Resource Engineering OR Hydraulics or Hydrology or Coastal Engineering plus
• Bachelors in Civil Engineering with specialization either in Structural Engineering OR Highway Engineering OR Water Resource Engineering OR Hydraulics or Hydrology or Coastal Engineering 
• Research active
• Clear interest in learning and teaching and the potential to become an effective teacher

Desirable

• Academic leadership
• Administrative duties
• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing publications in ranked journals

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)
• Leadership

Associate Professor

Background

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.

Person Specification

Essential

• PhD in Civil Engineering with specialization either in Structural Engineering OR Highway Engineering OR Water Resource Engineering OR Hydraulics or Hydrology or Coastal Engineering plus
• Masters in Civil Engineering with specialization either in Structural Engineering OR Highway Engineering OR Water Resource Engineering OR Hydraulics or Hydrology or Coastal Engineering plus
• Bachelors in Civil Engineering with specialization either in Structural Engineering OR Highway Engineering OR Water Resource Engineering OR Hydraulics or Hydrology or Coastal Engineering 
• Significant research/scholarship record some of which will be in high profile international journals
• Clear evidence of good teaching performance, university service, community service and leadership
• Track record of success in securing research funding from external sources

Desirable

• Capacity to co-ordinate and/or lead other staff.

Note : Applicants must provide Scopus ID or ORCID number

Job Description

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Salary:

• Assistant Professor - FJ 59,789 plus 7% superannuation.
• Associate Professor - FJ 99,272 plus 7% superannuation.

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

Name: Katriona Williams
Email: katriona.williams@fnu.ac.fj

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). 
• Certified 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://fnu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=fnu .

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:

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.

Closing Date: 17 June 2023 (11:59 am)

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/340564/assistant-associate…