Lecturer I - Surveying

THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

The Papua New Guinea University of Technology’s School of Surveying and Land Studies is actively looking for qualified professionals to fill the Lecturer 1 in Surveying position for the Surveying Section.

SCHOOL OF SURVEYING & LAND STUDIES

Lecturer I -Surveying

About the Role

The Lecturer I in Surveying in the Surveying Section is a key academic position responsible for the practical delivery of foundational surveying skills to undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Surveying and Bachelor of Geographical Information Science programs. The role requires a Master’s degree in surveying or a related discipline and recent professional experience in land surveying.

The lecturer will be the coordinator of subjects delivered by the surveying section and will be expected to develop and deliver: lecture materials, practicals, assessments and examinations. The lecturer will also be expected to coordinate student field work and supervise student final year projects. A strong emphasis is placed on mentoring students and supervision of fieldwork activities.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Course delivery, supervision and mentoring
   
   • Develop, deliver and examine subjects offered by the Surveying Section
   • Run field work activities during the annual field camp
   • Supervise student final year projects and provide mentoring for students
2. Research
   
   • Conduct research in surveying and geodesy relevant to PNG and the region
   • Assist with school research activities

Qualification & Experience

1. Citizenship: Be a PNG, PICT or Commonwealth citizen.
2. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Surveying (preferably from PNGUoT) or international equivalent. Master’s degree (by coursework or research) in Surveying or closely related discipline.
3. Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent professional experience with GNSS, cadastral, engineering, or topographic surveys.
4. Licensing:
   
   • Registered Surveyor (PNG, PICT or Commonwealth jurisdiction) is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• High level written and spoken competency in English
• Demonstrate proficiency with total stations, levels, and theodolites.
• Demonstrate proficiency with GNSS surveying, laser scanning and UAVs (desirable but not essential).
• Ability and willingness to teach, mentor, and supervise students in practical settings.
• Strong sense of responsibility, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety protocols and professional field standards.

Desirable Attributes:

• Familiarity with Surveying software, GNSS software, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or GIS software.
• Previous experience in a teaching or training capacity.
• Willingness to work flexible hours during extended fieldwork exercises.
• Open to pursuing PhD study on a part-time basis, if desired.

Conditions of Service

• Base Salary: Lecturer I – K47,060 – K57,518 per annum per annum
• Domestic Market Allowance: K13,639 – K20,817 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 4th of November, 2026
• Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.