Professor of Accounting

Job Details

•  Laucala Campus
•  Jul 19, 2026 – Closing Date
•  Recruiting Now

Professor of Accounting (Re-advertisement)

Position Number: LBF006 

The Opportunity

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At USP we believe in Shaping Pacific Futures. Our legacy is a testament to the resilience and determination of our Pacific communities and is a bedrock of regionalism. Our exceptional student experience, rigorous academic programmes and outstanding research have lifted us into the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and Impact Rankings for two consecutive years.

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We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated individual to the role of Professor in the discipline of Accounting.

About the Role

The University of the South Pacific in the School of Accounting Finance and Economics, Discipline of Accounting seeks to fill the position of Professor of Accounting.

The appointee will be expected to teach undergraduate, postgraduate and master level courses across the accounting curriculum, preferably in two of the following areas of financial accounting, auditing, managerial, public-sector accounting or information systems. The appointee will contribute to teaching through the distance education mode at other USP Campuses within the Pacific Islands. She/he will also be expected to contribute to the school’s postgraduate programmes, including masters and PhD supervision, enhance the research and publications profile of the School/Discipline and contribute towards administrative functions of the School/Discipline. He/she will also contribute towards the development of new courses and programmes for the discipline.

The school is now searching for a Professor of Accounting. The incumbent will also lead the design and development of the curriculum, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses both on campus and through the flexible modes of delivery, conduct and lead research in relevant areas and contribute to the University’s research directions. 

Specific Duties

Specific duties may include:

• provide academic leadership and foster excellence in research, teaching and scholarly activities in the discipline;
• develop and administer programmes in the discipline;
• undertake course planning, development, coordination and delivery (including online and face to face teaching);
• academic counselling and consultation with students; •supervise research students to the successful completion of postgraduate programmes; and
• conduct and publish individual and/or collaborative research.

The Person we Seek

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

(i) PhD in the Accounting from a recognized university, and be a leading, international authority in this area;

(ii) demonstrated sustained leadership in tertiary teaching, including research-informed teaching, curriculum development and the enhancement of teaching quality, and demonstrated commitment to promoting and advancing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity;

(iii) an outstanding record in research, with outcomes of quality and impact (including peer-reviewed publications, e.g. journal articles, book chapters, monographs);

(iv) track record of attracting external funding and being the principal investigator in international research projects;

(v) substantial experience in successfully recruiting and supervising high-degree research students to completion.

Professor should demonstrate:

(i) Excellence in teaching in a multicultural and multi-mode environment

(ii) Excellent written and oral communication skills

(iii) Excellence in quality and impact of accounting research 

Enquiries and further information: E-mail: myhr@usp.ac.fj

The position is available for a term of 5 years and may be renewed by mutual agreement. 

Salary Range

• FJ $ 177,533.81 to FJ $191,928.72 per annum. 

The University may offer an attractive market loading to exceptional candidates. 

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is: 19 July 2026 

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.

The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities.

Please include the following documents in your application: Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect, constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees, students, stakeholders including visitors, without being hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.

USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.

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