The Department of Maritime Studies at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) is led by the Head of Department and is responsible for the delivery of 14 academic and professional programmes. Maritime Studies activities are fully incorporated into NMCIs operational and executive management systems and are fully integrated in to, and part of MTUs academic, teaching and learning, administrative, financial, management and support structures. Students undertaking courses of study with Maritime Studies are registered as MTU students. The Department has four academic specialisations represented within it; Deck-Navigation, Marine Engineering, Marine ElectroTechnology and Supply Chain. The Department has 23 staff who are NMCI based and who are all very experienced maritime and/or supply chain industry professionals. Additionally, NMCI has an Admin team and three technical staff. Department staff, particularly those who take responsibility for overseeing specific years and class groups, support and work closely with the Maritime Liaison Officer in relation to cadet placement activities. Beyond their lecturing duties and in so far as existing arrangements enable, Department academic staff engage in research and innovation activities with the NMCI Halpin Research Group and work with the Head of Department and the NMCI Head of College on academic programme management and new programme development. The position is based in the National Maritime College of Ireland Campus (Ringaskiddy) in the first instance. The successful candidate will report to the Maritime Studies Head of Department. Duties of the Post: The Assistant Lecturer will play an active role in the academic direction of courses including teaching, research, academic assessment and academic administration. The appointee should carry out such duties as are assigned by management including but not limited to: (a) Teaching such assigned classes as deemed appropriate by management of the Munster Technological University (herein after, the University), day or evening, up to 630 hours per annum including supervision of post-graduate students. (b) Carrying out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examinations work, and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities. (c) Providing academic input on existing and new courses and course development and course co-ordination. (d) Engaging in research, consultancy and development work as appropriate. (e) Participating in committees appropriate to courses and meetings convened by management. (f) Maintaining appropriate records and making available information as required by management. (g) Engaging in promotion including student recruitment as appropriate. (h) Participating in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements. (i) Participating in appropriate activities necessary to the development of their department/school and of the University. (j) Directing and supervising the work of Tutor/Demonstrator and taking academic responsibility for the academic standards of this work. When an Assistant Lecturer is supervising a Tutor/Demonstrator a reduction in teaching hours will be applied on the basis of a one-hour reduction per three hours demonstration/tutorials supervised. The performance of these duties will require attendance in addition to class contact hours during the normal working week. Qualification Requirements: Essential: An STCW 1978 (as amended), Regulation II/2 Master (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency AND Not less than three years of relevant professional experience subsequent to obtaining the above qualification. It is also desirable that the applicant have expertise in one or more of the following: Ship Stability and cargo operations Container, tanker or cruise ship operations Tanker endorsement (Gas/Oil/Chemical with Basic and/or Advanced certification) Dry-docking operations Dynamic Positioning operations Experience as Marine Superintendent, or similar shore-based role Experience in Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)/Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview. A short presentation will be required evidencing the candidates appropriateness for the role. A successful candidate will be required to submit a passport, documentary evidence confirming academic qualifications, and to undergo a medical examination. Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance may also be required. References will be sought in relation to successful candidate. MTU welcomes applications from non-EEA citizens. However, employee permit regulations set by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment must be strictly adhered to. Any appointment offers to Non-EEA candidates is subject to the granting of a work permit by the Department of Enterprise Trade & Employment or relevant Immigration permissions/stamp. Candidates may be required to produce documentary evidence to support any statements made by them on their application form or any supporting documentation. Candidates should note that any inaccurate information will invalidate their application. Application Process: Applications by MTU eRecruitment system only. Applications will not be accepted in any other format or through any other channel of communication. Please log on to apply for this position and for more information about the role. The information given in this document is of a general information nature only and should not be taken as contractual. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1.00 pm on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. MTU is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Relevant Qualifications Not less than 3yrs relevant experience Expertise in Ship Stability & cargo operations