The University of the South Pacific invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean for Faculty of Arts and Law. The Dean is a member of the Vice-Chancellor's Senior Management Team.

Only one of two regional universities in the world, USP serves the Pacific Island region in and through its 12 member countries- Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, and maintains a strong regional presence through USP Campuses located in all its member countries.

USP is seeking a Dean who has: a distinguished record of University-level teaching and research; can provide dynamic and visionary leadership; is able to deliver innovative ideas and entrepreneurial initiatives; has effective personnel and organizational change management and financial skills, as well as an understanding and ability to implement equal opportunity principles. Knowledge and experience of flexible and distance teaching and learning will be a distinct advantage.

The Dean of each Faculty will be responsible for aligning Faculty and University perspectives and for the management of the Faculty's resources including the budget. The Heads of academic units within the Faculty shall be responsible to the Dean.

The University will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful applicant, including superannuation, health cover, and relocation costs.

Confidential enquiries regarding specifics of the position including salary, conditions, responsibilities may be directed to :

Agnes Kotoisuva,
Director, Human Resources,
The University of the South Pacific,
Private Mail Bag,
Suva, Fiji.

Enquiries and further information: Agnes Kotoisuva, Director, Human Resources, ph: (679) 323 2046; fax: (679) 323 1518; email: HRhelp@usp.ac.fj

The position of Dean is for a period of three years with renewal for a further three year period by mutual agreement.

Letters of applications together with a full Curriculum Vita and the names of at three referees marked to: Agnes Kotoisuva, Director, Human Resources,The University of the South Pacific, Private Mailbag, Suva, Fiji.

Facsimile (679) 323 1518. Your application must address the criteria as advertised.

Closing date for applications 27 November 2009