Clinical Psychology Lecturer (Assistant to Senior)

About the role

The University of the South Pacific is seeking qualified academics to join its Psychology Department on the Laucala Campus in Suva. The position is offered at three levels – Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer and Senior Lecturer – to support undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Clinical Psychology.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and update course curricula and teaching materials for clinical psychology.
• Deliver lectures, seminars and practical supervision for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Design and produce high‑quality training resources for postgraduate clinical psychology programmes.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with government agencies, development partners and other external stakeholders.
• Supervise clinically based student projects across the Pacific region.

Required profile

• Relevant postgraduate degree (Master’s) for Assistant Lecturer level; PhD for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer levels.
• Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching and/or research in psychology or a closely related field.
• Strong commitment to academic excellence and student mentorship.

Required skills

• Curriculum development and instructional design.
• Academic research and scholarly publication.
• Effective supervision of clinical training.

What we offer

• Competitive salary scale ranging from FJD 71,212 to FJD 141,655 per annum, dependent on appointment level.
• Full‑time contract for an initial five‑year period, renewable based on performance.
• Opportunity to work in a leading regional university with a vibrant multicultural environment.