Job Title:
Lecturer & Programme Director
Reporting To:
Head of School or Nominee
Location: 123 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2
Department:
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Contract type/duration:
Permanent Full Time
Closing Date for Applications:
July 5th 2024
RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health.
Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported.
We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health".
Objective of these posts:
The school is seeking a Lecturer/Programme Director to join the team.
The post holder will help support the implementation of a range of nursing postgraduate specialist programmes.
The ideal candidates will have a background in general adult nursing practice or education.
The principal objective of the post is to lead and participate in the development, direction, teaching, facilitation, and examining of each allocated programme.
The successful candidate will assist with the delivery of the school's curriculum in the multi-cultural environment of RCSI Dublin, ensuring academic quality and consistency across the RCSI campus.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Participating in the administration and delivery of current teaching programmes, teaching modalities and assessment for postgraduate nursing students Undertaking collaborative research that complements and develops the school's academic status and reputation, and contributes to nursing practice and education Contributing to the development and introduction of new teaching programmes, teaching modalities and modes of assessment Liaising with colleagues across RCSI international campuses in the facilitation of research and teaching activities Mentoring students, and monitoring student assessment and progress Supervising postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level Participating in the development of RCSI's teaching and learning strategy including the effective use of technology-enhanced learning Contributing to quality assurance/quality improvement and accreditation of existing modules Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required Undertaking overseas assignments as may be required from time to time Employing a collaborative ethos in all aspects of academic practice Performing such other related duties as may be required Representing the best interests of the School and RCSI
Person Specification Essential:
PhD degree or equivalent Recent experience in general adult nursing practice/education Registered or potentially eligible to register as a nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland Track record in leadership in clinical practice or education Track record in research Excellent computer, presentation, and verbal & written communication skills Strong teaching interest and skill set, with a proven track record in postgraduate teaching and assessment
Person Specification Desirable:
Recognised specialist nursing or midwifery qualification which complements the portfolio of programmes delivered in the school Significant contribution to the development of specialist nursing/midwifery practice in education, practice development, and research Effective communication style appropriate to audience and situation Strong commitment to personal and professional development Excellent time-management skills Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships Proven ability for both independent and team work Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a panel-based presentation and a formal competence-based interview at our main campus at RCSI Dublin on the week of July 9th 2024.
Informal Enquiries:
Informal enquiries are invited through Rebecca O'Brien, Human Resources Department.
All applications for this post must be made through the careers webpage
Employee Benefits:
RCSI offers a wide range of benefits including:
Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days Flexible/hybrid working options Additional leave options including paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave 7% Employer pension contribution Onsite gym €10 per/mth including classes and PT sessions Childcare support 20% discount at Giraffe Free eye test and annual flu vaccination TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes Competitively priced café and restaurant #J-18808-Ljbffr