SENIOR LECTURER IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Job Title : Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sciences
Supervisor : Head of School of Science / Dean of Faculty of Science & Technology

Background

The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) was established by Act No. 34 of 2019. Located in Port Vila, its mission is to promote higher education and lifelong learning through academic and professional excellence, through training, teaching and
learning in English and French, research and international cooperation.

The existing Bachelor of Environmental Science, delivered at NUV in partnership with James Cook University and the University of New Caledonia since 2021, has laid the groundwork for academic training in the field. The National University of Vanuatu will offer a homegrown Bachelor of Tropical Island Environment from 2027 that will better respond to and focus on priority areas to train qualified people in the field of the environment and more specifically in the field of tropical islands for Vanuatu and the Pacific region.

Purpose of the position

• Lead and manage the development and effective delivery of the Bachelor of Tropical Island Environment Programme and courses in close consultation with the Head of School. Develop and deliver courses and undertake research in environmental and scientific disciplines.
• Provide high-quality education in integrated science, including environmental science topics such as basic science, ecology, climate change and other related fields. The senior lecturer will be responsible for delivering two to three courses per semester.
• Be responsible for Programme coordination, management and revision
• Provide academic leadership for the Programme, ensuring its strategic development, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and alignment with national and regional priorities in close consultation with the Head of School.

Position Summary

The NUV School of Science is seeking to appoint a competent and highly motivated Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sciences, with responsibilities allocated approximately as follows: 50% teaching and course development, 30% research, and 20% administrative duties.

This position is responsible for developing and delivering a wide range of undergraduate environmental courses, with the possibility of teaching specialist courses aligned with their area of expertise.

The appointed Senior Lecturer will contribute to the development of the new Bachelor’s degree programme in Tropical Islands Environment, which aims to build a strong national and international reputation for research, graduate training, and future academic programmes.

Excellence in course development and teaching is a key priority for this position. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in course development and environmental science, with proven skills in programme design, teaching, and coordination.

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Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sciences

How to Apply

Application Procedures

The application must include the following:

1. a cover letter providing a comprehensive description of the candidate’s philosophy regarding administration, research and teaching, and addressing the preferred skills, experience, competencies and aptitudes required.
2. a full CV including educational background, qualifications, professional experience and a list of publications and research/outreach funding
3. official academic transcripts
4. contact details for three (3) referees
5. NUV_ACADEMIC_APPLICATION_FORM

Please send your application documents in PDF format to apply@univ.edu.vu with the following subject line:

Application [YOUR NAME] NUV – Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sciences