Faculty of Business and Economics for University of the South Pacific (Fiji)

Experience: 10 to 20 yrs.

School of Tourism and Hospitality Management 
Professor Tourism and Hospitality and Head of School of Tourism and Hospitality Management - FTS006 

The Opportunity :
The University of the South Pacific has a vacancy for a Professor of Tourism and Hospitality and Head of School located at the Laucala Campus in Suva, Fiji. 

Tourism is of major importance in the region and the University seeks to appoint a candidate with proven credentials in tourism and hospitality management, preferably with industry experience, who will provide academic leadership in the teaching and research programmes of the School. 

Closing date for applications: August 30, 2013 

The Person We Seek:

• The successful candidate should ideally have experience of tourism and hospitality management in islands or small states and be aware of problems they commonly experience in developing tourism.
• He/she should also have a record of excellence in teaching and research supervision and will have a demonstrable commitment to academic leadership and to promoting and developing the programme throughout the South Pacific region.
• He/she will be a leading scholar and researcher with a proven history of academic publications and the ability to be entrepreneurial in attracting external grants.
• As the Head of School, the appointee is expected to mentor and develop senior and junior academic staff, work with senior staff to develop the curriculum where needed, maintain and develop tourism and hospitality industry contacts, have an acute awareness of regional issues from an economic, social and cultural perspective, and possess the ability to lead by example and initiative.
• As a senior member of staff, the appointee is expected to work within a collegial environment, and to effectively represent the School within the Faculty and University as well as within the local and regional tourism and hospitality industry.
• He/she is expected to ensure that the School and University mission statement and Strategic Plan and University policies are all implemented.
• Finally, the appointee is expected to ensure the highest quality educational experience for students at the University and that the School continues to address the needs of its regional stakeholders and maintains its International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE) accreditation, which the School was awarded in 2010.

The University of the South Pacific is one of only two regional universities in the world, servicing the Pacific islands region through its 12 member countries. This role will suit an outstanding academic and scholar with strong industry connections who will seek to make a significant contribution to this developing but high profile tourism and hospitality region.

Remuneration:
The position is available for a fixed term of three years and may be renewed for a further three years by mutual agreement.

Salary Range: 
Professor : FJ$115,248.22 to FJ$124,592.85
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)

In addition to the above benefits, the University contributes 10% of basic salary to an approved superannuation scheme, and provides airfare and relocation costs where appropriate. The possibility of a 50% inducement allowance is negotiable. Educational opportunities are also provided for the appointees family to study at the University of the South Pacific at a substantial discount.

How to Apply
Candidates are strongly encouraged to use the University"s on-line E-Recruitment system (http://usp.ac.fj) to view further details.

Candidates may request further information from the Human Resources Office; ph: (679) 32 32072; email: hrhelp@usp.ac.fj or personnel@usp.ac.fj .