TONGA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

VACANCIES

(closing 12 July, 2024)

The Tonga National University (TNU) located in Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga has been in operation since 04 January, 2023 under the Tonga National University Act 2021. The purpose of the University is, inter alia, to facilitate the provision and advancement of knowledge and skills through quality academic, technical and vocational training and continuing education, and to prepare Tongans for the professions and higher occupations of life.

The University now invites suitably qualified applicants for the following contracted positions:-

Ref No.Position TitleSalary Range and Term of ContractMinimum Qualifications and Work Experience
ADM 011(RE-ADVERTISEMENT)   Vice Chancellor of the Tonga National University    Tongan Pa’anga  – TOP$93,542 – $150,000 gross per annum covering both salary and benefits.   Entry Salary will be based on qualifications and years of similar work experience.   Contract term: 3 years – renewable for another term subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement*Advanced recognised university degree (Masters or equivalent; desirable PhD) in the field of education or other related social sciences; *At least 10 to 20 publications. At least 15 of these should be research publications. Work Experience: *Minimum of 15 years of progressively relevant professional experience of which 10 years have been in a higher education organisation; *Experience in the fields of educational development, technical assistance educational policy formulation and educational planning and management; *Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, change management, team leading and resource mobilisation; *Have a strong research culture and track record.
FST 005(RE-ADVERTISEMENT)   Head of School, School of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Faculty of Science and Technology (FST)  Tongan Pa’anga $46,608 – $63,912 gross per annum.   Contract term: From date of assumption of duty to 04 January, 2026 – six months probationary period included.PhD with at least 8 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 10 years’ relevant work experience;Master’s Degree with at least 10 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 12 years’ relevant work experience; Post Graduate Diploma with at least 12 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 14 years’ relevant work experience; Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 17 years’ relevant work experience.   *Qualification acceptable for this role must be in the field advertised from a recognised educational institution
FNHS 003Associate Head of School, Queen Salote School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences (FNHS)Tongan Pa’anga $41,148 – $56,721 gross per annum.   Contract term: From date of assumption of duty to 04 January, 2026 – six months probationary period included.Master’s Degree with at least 8 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 10 years’ relevant work experience; Post Graduate Diploma with at least 10 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 12 years’ relevant work experience; Bachelor’s degree with at least 13 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 15 years’ relevant work experience.   *Qualification acceptable for this role must be in the field advertised from a recognised educational institution
FEAH 002Associate Head of School, School of Education, Faculty of Education, Arts and Humanities (FEAH)Tongan Pa’anga $41,148 – $56,721 gross per annum.   Contract term: From date of assumption of duty to 04 January, 2026 – six months probationary period included.  As in above
ADM 012(CONTINUING ADVERTISEMENT – local recruitment only)   PART-TIME LECTURERS FOR SCHOOLS OF:   (1)Education (2)Media and Journalism (3)Tongan Language and Culture (4)Business (5)Accountancy (6)Tourism and Hospitality (7)Information and Communication Technology (7)Agriculture (8)Maritime (9)Science and Technology (10)Nursing (11)Health/Allied SciencesTongan Pa’anga $30 gross per hour   Semester based starting Semester 2, 2024 according to critical needs of the School.Master’s degree for Bachelor level programmes;Bachelor’s degree for Diploma level programmes;Diploma for Certificate level programmes.   Proven prior competent teaching experience in Post-Secondary Institutes for those without a formal qualification, especially for specialist and technical areas may also be considered.    
Additional NotesThe following positions will be advertised in July 2024Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Research) responsible to the Vice Chancellor ($78,564 – $108,846)Registrar responsible to the Vice Chancellor ($78,564 – $108,846)

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Interested persons who meet the minimum qualification(s) and work experience are kindly asked to request a copy of the Application Package through the following E-Mail address: tnuhrservices@outlook.com. Title of position(s) to be applied for must be stated clearly when requesting.
  • Closing date is Friday, 12 July, 2024 at 4 pm.
  • Applicants may submit a hardcopy of their application to the HRM Division, TNU Head Office at Pahu, Nuku’alofa, or electronically as one pdf file only to the above email address.
  • Applicants under the employment of the Tonga Government and Statutory Boards must obtain a letter of endorsement from their CEO as requested in the Application Form.
  • Entry salary will depend on recognized qualifications, and similar or relevant work experience
  • As compliance to Instructions is a compulsory attribute for University staff, INCOMPLETE applications will not be accepted.
  • Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted during/after the recruitment process.
  • Successful candidates may be asked to submit Police and Medical clearances before they assume duty.

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