Professor of Computing Sciences and Information Sciences

Job Details

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

Professor of Computing Sciences and Information Sciences (Re-Advertisement)

Position Number: LSM014 

The Opportunity

Build a Legacy with Us!

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.

Join our USP Family!

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated individual to the role of Professor in the discipline of Computing Sciences and Information Sciences in the School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics (STEMP).

About the Role

STEMP is one of the largest schools in the University of the South Pacific and is resourced to pursue excellence in teaching and research. The School offers several Undergraduate programs, including two Professional programmes in ICT (Bachelor of Networks & Security and Bachelor of Software Engineering) accredited by the Australian Computer Society, two Engineering programmes (Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering) accredited by Engineering New Zealand, Civil Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Information Systems and Mathematics. STEMP has recently commenced a new Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Degree Programme.

The School also offers Postgraduate programmes in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, and Physics, as well as Master's and PhD programmes across all its disciplines. The school is now considering interested staff who can join the dynamic team and take the school forward, with particular attention to new and expanding fields in Science and Technology, and a focus on the Pacific.

The School is now searching for a Professor in Computing Sciences and Information Sciences. The incumbent will take a leadership role in further strengthening of the core offerings in the school including the maintenance of accreditations of the CS/IS programmes and applying for accreditations for other programmes. 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;
• Conduct lectures/tutorials for selected courses offered within the Discipline;
• 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) A PhD in Computing Sciences and Information Sciences, Or cognate discipline, and be a leading, international authority in this area;

(ii) extensive teaching experience;
(iii) made a sustained and excellent contribution at international level to academic research and leadership within the relevant discipline;
(iv) demonstrated sustained distinction in your interdisciplinary contributions;
(v) championed academic standards and freedom;
(vi) demonstrated excellent communication skills, and the ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff;
(vii) 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;
(viii) an outstanding track record in research, with outcomes of high quality and impact (including peer-reviewed publications, e.g. journal articles, book chapters, monographs), evidence of attracting external funding and/or of principal investigation in international research projects, and proven experience in successfully recruiting and supervising research students to completion;

Professor should also:

(i) Demonstrate excellence in teaching in a multicultural environment;

(ii) Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills;
(iii) Be experienced with distance and flexible learning;

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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