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University Vacancies THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC ri ASSOCIATE LECTURER LECTURER IN ‘ LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION , (Post 83/83) g n | APPLICATIONS are invited 11 for the above position in the School of Agriculture located ‘ In Western Samoa, from persons holding a Masters Degree In Agriculture with speclal- " Isatlon in Livestock Producy tlon or Animal Health; or a professional degree In Veterih nary Science — Animal ‘ Health. The applicant must p have at least five years of B teaching and/or applied . research and/or professional - agricultural services or farm i experience in Livestock Pror duction. Preference will be ‘ given to those who have had d some experience in tropical or sub-tropical livestock product tlon, especially with small 8 animals, such as poultry, pigs d and goats. A willingness to p work In a multt-dlsclpllnary d setting will be advantageous. Preference will be given to • those with experience in farming and rural development work In 3rd world countries. The appointee will teach _ both diploma and degree level d students, Including the organisation and supervision of field practical work. The candidate will also be responsible ’ for the development and Imj piementation of Research ’ Programmes relevant to the needs of the countries of the Region; to assist In the on-the-job training of Junior and technical staff; and to prepare training programmes and materials for extension work In livestock production. LECTURER SENIOR LECTURER IN CROP PROTECTION (Post 83/84) 1 1 APPLICATIONS are invited » for the above position in the . School of Agriculture located In Western Samoa. The ap- ' polntee should possess a mas- • ters degree in agriculture or r> agricultural science, or a masJ ter of science, with entomol- / ogy as the field of speclallsai, tlon. At least five years of 1 teaching, research, and/or a work experience in profes- - sional crop protection services, preferably in a tropical/ developing country setting ’ would be advantageous. The appointee will teach crop protection - entomology courses, both at the Diploma and Degree levels, to students from the different countries of the South Pacific region. The appointee Is also expected to undertake and continue research projects in crop pro- - tectlon, relevant to the needs of the countries of the Region. He/she will likewise contribute to the extensionoutreach programme wherein 'the University assists and advises agriculturalists around the Region on crop-protec-1 tlon matters. 1 Salary will be tn accordance with qualifications and experience In the Associate Lecturer scale: $F8163 - 13,064, ‘Lecturer scale: $F10,892 - 15,245 or Senior Lecturer scale: $F15,749 - 18,487. In addition the University ‘provides gratuity amounting I to 15 per cent of basic salary, ■ appointment allowance and, subject to the University’s current housing policy, partly furnished accommodation at a rental of 12W per cent of salary. The University will pay an allowance In lieu of superannuation of 10 per cent of standard salary. In some cases this allowance may be paid direct to the appointee’s existing/: superannuation scheme subject to a decision on acceptability of the scheme by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue. Appointments will be for a contract period of three years and may be renewable by mutual agreement. Candidates should send THREE COPIES of their curriculum vitae, with full personal particulars, names and addresses of three referees and date of availability, direct to The Secretary, Alafua Campus, the University of the South Pacific School of Agriculture, P.O. Box 890, Apia, Western Samoa to reach him no later than October 24, 1983. MASSEY UNIVERSITY PALMERSTON NORTH LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN INSURANCE AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES APPLICATIONS are Invited from suitable qualified persons for a Lecturer or Senior Lectureship In Insurance and Manangement Studies in the Business Studies Department Applicants would be expected to have an appropriate University degree, plus evidence of experience in the Insurance Industry. The appointee will be expected to teach and to conduct research In the Business Studies programme, with particular emphasis on Insurance. The appointee will also have the opportunity to be actively Involved with the business community and the public sector by participating in the activities of the Business Computer Systems Research Centre, and the Management, Education and Development Centre. Applicants with broadly based irofessional Interests are likely to be attracted to the multl-dlscipllnary philosophy and applied orientation of the Department The successful applicant will be expected to maintain effectlvee relationships with the Insurance community and, in particular, with the Insurance Institute of New Zealand, which provides financial support for this position. Applicants from outside New Zealand will be considered If they have suitable qualifications and experience. Requests for specific information may be directed to the head of the Business Studies Department, Professor R. H. N. Love. The appointment will be made at the level appropriate for the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. The salary ranges are as follows: Lecturer $NZ21,660 - $NZ25,684 Senior Lecturer $NZ27,088 - 5NZ34.387 Further’details of the University, conditions of appointment and information to be supplied by apapllcants, may be obtained from the undersigned with whom appalalcations close on November 30, 1983. A. J. .WEIR, Registrar