Associate Professor in Agricultural Extension
THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) is in the industrial city of Lae, the second largest city in Papua New Guinea. The city of Lae has an airport with flights to any location in PNG. The University is the only technological university in the Pacific. It has a main campus and three amalgamated colleges. The main campus has 14 academic schools under 6 faculties including a Department of Open and Distance Learning (DODL). It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, natural and applied sciences, built environment, language, and business. The university has an Information Technology Services department and a Library.
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
Associate Professor in Agricultural Extension
About the Role
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Associate Professor in Agricultural Extension within the School of Agriculture, Faculty of Natural Resources at the PNG University of Technology.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership in teaching, research, and community engagement. The appointee will contribute to the development of innovative extension approaches that improve agricultural productivity, strengthen rural livelihoods, and promote sustainable farming systems.
Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will be required to:
- Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in agricultural extension and rural development.
- Conduct and publish research in agricultural extension innovation systems and technology transfer.
- Supervise postgraduate students (up to PhD level).
- Develop and review curricula in agricultural extension and related disciplines.
- Secure competitive research funding and lead projects.
- Build partnerships with stakeholders.
- Provide academic leadership and mentoring and professional service within the university.
Qualification & Experience
The suitable candidate should:
- PhD in Agricultural Extension or related field.
- Proven teaching and curriculum development experience.
- Strong publication record.
- Experience supervising postgraduate students.
- Research leadership and funding track record.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Conditions of Service
- Base Salary: K78, 441- K95, 873 per annum.
- Domestic Market Allowance: K31, 296 – K55, 272 per annum
- International Market Allowance: K96, 481- K123, 870 per annum
(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)
Application Procedure
Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:
The Executive Director – Human Resources
PNG University of Technology
Private Mail Bag
Lae, 411
Papua New Guinea
Applications must be compiled and sent as one PDF file to recruitment@pnguot.ac.pg with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.
PLEASE NOTE
- Deadline for all applications is 27th of August, 2026
- Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.