Lecturer in Applied Chemistry and Food Technology

HigherEdJobs Institution: PNG University of Technology Location: Lae, Papua New Guinea Category: Faculty - Science - Chemistry Faculty - Agriculture - Food Science Posted: 09/20/2013 Application Due: 10/31/2013 Type: Full Time PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES The Papua New Guinea University of Technology is located in the industrial city of Lae, the second largest city in Papua New Guinea with a population of over 100,000. The city is accessible by air from any port of the world. The University is the only technological university in Papua New Guinea and islandic nations in the South Pacific. It offers programmes in engineering, natural sciences, built environment and business. The Department offers a four year undergraduate degree and graduate programmes in Applied Chemistry and Food Technology. In addition to the usual chemistry, microbiology, and food analysis laboratories for student work and research, there is also a food processing and preservation pilot plant. The Department urgently requires a lecturer to take care of teaching to engineering students. Lecturer II (1 Position) A doctoral degree in (applied) chemistry from a recognized university is required and the candidate will need to exhibit an acceptable evidence of research potential and a commitment to teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels. The candidate must have an ability to be able to perform effectively as a team and a proven commitment to reach at an international level as demonstrated by publications in referred international journals and conference proceedings. The successful candidate should (i) have an expertise with at least 2 years teaching and research; (ii) be able to handle large number of students (~250); and (iii) be able to teach "General Chemistry" subject for first year engineering students. The candidate must also have the ability to routinely apply for competitive grant funding in his/her research area and develop links with relevant local industries for collaborative research. The desired commencement date for this position is February 2014. Detailed applications with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, certificates, transcripts, names and addresses containing email addresses, fax/phone numbers of three (3) referees including one from past/present employer, if any, and an indication of the earliest availability to take up the appointment should be received by: The Registrar, PNG University of Technology, Private Mail Bag, Lae 411, Papua New Guinea. Applications may also be sent by e-mail through: haisime@admin.unitech.ac.pg / Fax: (675) 473 4260. The advertisement and further information are also accessible on our website: www.unitech.ac.pg. SALARY : Lecturer II K 89,239 - K97,419 per annum (Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience) Initial contract period is normally for three years but shorter periods can be negotiated. Other benefits include a gratuity of 30% in the first year, 35% in the second year and 40% in the third year, support for approved research, appointment and repatriation fares for yourself and family, settling-in allowances, six weeks paid leave per year, recreation leave fares for yourself, spouse and two authorised dependants after 18 months of service, education fares and assistance towards school fees for two authorised dependants, salary protection plan and medical benefit schemes are available. Staff members are also permitted to earn from consultancy up to 50% of earnings annually. Free fully furnished accommodation provided. Detailed applications (two copies) with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses, fax/phone numbers of three (3) referees and an indication of the earliest availability to take up the appointment should be received by: The Registrar, PNG University of Technology, Private Mail Bag, LAE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Fax: 675 475 7667, E-mail: Application Information Apply Icon Apply for this Position through My HigherEdJobs Postal Address: Registrar Office of the Registrar PNG University of Technology PMB Lae 411 Papua New Guinea Fax: ++(675) 473 4257 TDD: ++(675) 473 4260 Email Address: haisime@admin.unitech.ac.pg