Lecturer, Geography

The Organisation:

Pacific Adventist University (PAU) is owned and operated by the South Pacific Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The institution is accredited to the Adventist Accreditation Association, an international denominational authority for all tertiary and graduate educational programs and institutions owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church entities. The main campus is located on the pristine Koiari Park, 14 miles outside Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. The institution was established in 1984. Since then, it has grown from a college of 20 students, to a university of over 1000 students from across the Pacific.

The Role:

Reporting to the Dean of School of Humanities, Education and Theology, the Lecturer Geography, is required to perform the following ‘Core Responsibilities’ listed below.

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver learning experiences for students in a variety of settings which may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical/laboratory classes, demonstrations, workshops, field excursions, and clinical
• Prepare/organise teaching/learning materials such as subject outlines, lecturer notes, laboratory manuals, and audio-visual/multimedia aids.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and quality assurance of subjects and
• Develop and maintain professional competence by participation in scholarly and professional activities such as research and publication, attendance/participation at academic conferences, membership of professional associations, networks with other academics, artistic exhibitions, musical performances, consultancies etc.
• Provide appropriate counsel and guidance to students, commensurate with the lecturer's
• Participate in selected activities relating to the spiritual, cultural and/or recreational life of students on campus that reflect the lecturer’s interests and/or expertise.
• Promote ethical behaviour and Christian growth in both professional and extracurricular involvement with students and colleagues.

About you:

Qualifications and Skills required:

• A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Master of Arts in Geography, with a PhD to be viewed very favourably.
• Experience in postgraduate teaching and supervision, and a record of research in the respective teaching areas will be highly regarded.
• A record of research/creative works or professional activity relevant to the discipline area, which demonstrates a capacity to make an autonomous contribution.
• The capacity to undertake teaching autonomously at a high standard is essential.

Additional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years University teaching Experience in the field of Chemistry
• Technology Proficiency in Content Management Software
• Experience in postgraduate teaching and supervision, and a record of research in the respective teaching areas will be highly regarded.
• Experience in leadership or administrative roles within academic or professional settings
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.

How to apply:

Request a ‘Position Description’ and ‘Application Form’ from the Human Resource Department via [email protected]. Submit completed application form including a cover letter setting out your relevant experience to the core responsibilities of the role and copies of educational qualification to [email protected] .

As an equal opportunity employer, PAU particularly encourages applications from women.

Application closes on Friday 25^th April 2025