Lecturer Positions in Clinical Psychology (Assistant to Senior)

About the role

The University of the South Pacific is seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, and Senior Lecturer positions in Clinical Psychology. These full‑time appointments are based at the Laucala Campus in Suva and will support the university’s unique psychology programmes across the Pacific region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate clinical psychology courses.
• Deliver lectures, seminars, and practical training to students.
• Supervise research projects and clinical placements for students across a vast Pacific catchment.
• Develop training materials for postgraduate clinical psychology programmes.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies and development partners in health and mental health.

Required profile

• For Assistant Lecturer: a postgraduate degree (Masters) in Clinical Psychology.
• For Lecturer and Senior Lecturer: a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
• Relevant tertiary teaching and/or research experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with regional health stakeholders.

Required skills

• Curriculum design and academic programme development.
• Teaching and supervision of clinical psychology students.
• Research methodology and scholarly publication.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development.

What we offer

• Competitive salary scales (Assistant Lecturer FJD71,212‑85,454; Lecturer FJD90,493‑119,068; Senior Lecturer FJD122,768‑141,655) payable annually.
• Five‑year renewable contract with opportunities for professional growth.
• Access to a vibrant, multicultural academic community serving 12 Pacific nations.