The Pasifika Communities University (PCU) reaffirms its commitment to delivering accessible, inclusive, and high-quality  education across the Pacific, grounded in a Whole of Life approach that integrates spiritual, intellectual, cultural, and communal formation. Our model of education is value-driven, student-centered, and rooted in Pasifika self-determination—“for our people, by our people.”

At the heart of PCU is the ethic of vakamareqeti nai yau bula—the nurturing and stewardship of communal wealth, wisdom, and relationships. We seek to form graduates who will contribute to the transformative development of their communities, guided by relational accountability, cultural integrity, and service.

Position  Summary:

The position of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor in Theology & Ethics reports to the Head of School of Theology and Ecumenism (SOTE). The University will decide on the appropriate Facilitator of Learning / Kaliloa position classification and Salary package  post  completion of Appointments Committee processes.

Duration: A term of 4-years, renewable for only 1 term.

Prime function of the position: To diligently and faithfully perform the duties at the appropriate  position classification in Theology and Ethics which includes teaching, supervising research, participating in committee work and any other appropriate duties during the period of service as required by the Head of the School of Theology and Ecumenism, the  Academic Dean / Koi mata kiki and the Manu Folau / Vice Chancellor.

Key Deliverables:

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

a) Demonstrated skill & experience in whole of life education for leadership; leadership in research & strategic partnerships; governance of care and financial sustainability.

TEACHING & LEARNING

1. The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, Toloa / students communities learning, clinical sessions and studio sessions via ODEL platforms

2. Involvement in professional activities e.g. the initiation and development of subject or course material, the preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars, marking and assessment, subject or course coordination and communities-based learning engagement;

3. Course coordination within the University, with communities including marking and assessment;

4. Curriculum development and accreditation;

5. Curriculum development i.e. analysis – determine learners and set goals, design – decide how to teach, implement – review;

6. The successful candidate is expected to attend all regular meetings, special meetings for those Committees on which they serve;

7. Involvement under guidance of a senior academic, in professional activities like the development and production of subject materials with appropriate guidance from the subject or course coordinator;

8. The successful candidate shall:

9. i) be an effective ambassador and representative of PCU and SOTE;

PEDAGOGY & ONLINE PEDAGOGY

1. a) Active Learning;

2. b) Blooms taxonomy

3. c) Case study method

4. d) Gamification

5. e) ODEL and Moodle

COUNSELING & CONSULTATIONS

1. a) academic counseling & consultation with Toloa / students.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

1. a) require individual and/or collaborative research and strengthening of one’s publication record in PCU journals and other internationally referred journals, publish books through the PCU Press;

SUPERVISION

1. a) supervision of the programme of study of postgraduate students engaged in research and course work;

2. b) supervision of published works by Toloa / students and staff;

RESEARCH

1. a) supervision of major postgraduate research projects;

2. b) promoting and developing new research projects;

3. c) commitment to learning communities-based research approaches, models and ethics;

4. d) commitment to the public dissemination of research findings and regional community outreach;

FUNDRAISING

1. a) required to secure funding for teaching or research projects to meet research, scholarships, and promotional target requirements e.g. WORLD BANK, UNESCO, DFAT;

2. b) required to secure funds to attend conferences and workshops for professional development;

CONSULTANCY

1. a) promoting and attracting paid outside work for the sake of the University and that benefits the University;

SCHOLARLY WORK

1. a) provision of a continuing high level of personal commitment to and the achievement in a particular scholarly area;

ADMINISTRATION

1. a) service on school and departmental committees;

2. b) active participation in school/institute/University meetings and plays a major role in planning or committee work;

UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATION

1. a) fostering the international reputation of the University through conferences, symposia and workshops;

2. b) promoting the vision of the University in any regional and international forum

3. c) fostering and or participating in inter-University collaborations/partnerships locally/regionally and internationally.

Performs any other duties required by the Manu Folau / Vice Chancellor.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

1. Holds a PhD degree from an internationally recognized higher education institution

2. Well-grounded in values-based education

3. Minimum five (5) years in Lecturer /Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor position at University level or a higher educational institution.

4. Proof of successful grants application valued at $150,000.00 Fijian Dollars.

5. Minimum five (5) years of tertiary teaching experience

6. Experience in working closely with communities in an effort to revive and amplify the voices of our indigenous communities, planning and preparing budgets with funding partners on behalf of SOTE;

7. Experience in Management and accountability of finance of the school, creative and innovative marketing to attract interested partners such as churches, governments, NGOs, businesses to invest in PCU through the programmes that SOTE offers; community networking and relationship building regionally;

8. The person must work within educational and church context across the Pacific and the world;

9. Proof of work in the fields of decolonial studies and/or indigenous studies and methodologies

10. Proof of work in holistic communities-based approaches to learning with some emphasis on justice-oriented pedagogies and transformative education

11. Must have the ability to teach and supervise Toloa / students of whom English is not their first language and work reliably and respectfully with a team;

12. Commitment towards disadvantaged people and grassroots indigenous communities

13. Passionate to promote the ‘Whole of Life’ vision of the University;

14. Willingness to work in a team and to dialogue with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds;

15. Propose and facilitate seminars/workshops that empower indigenous people and developing published materials to assist indigenous people use their indigenous knowledge to strengthen their community’s resilience learning;

16. Ability and willingness to participate in extracurricular activities and other community activities of the University.

Aspired:

1. Readiness to work in an ecumenical environment with multiple denominational and faith traditions and diverse cultural backgrounds

2. Open minded and flexible to cultural difference in particular to indigenous cultures

3. Good knowledge about the following:

• Ecumenism in the Pacific

• Diverse Pacific cultures and traditions

• Issues in the Pacific region.

• Advocacy for justice in the Pacific region

1. Readiness to work in a team with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds and nationalities.

Probationary period – a one (1) year probationary period until the candidate completes the communities’ cultural immersions, the Pasifika Philosophies course, and leadership training. A review process will take place before 12 months is over to determine confirmation of position.