Job Title: Assistant Lecturer Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
This is a 2-year fixed term contract position that will be filled in accordance with the requirements of the Technological Universities Act 2018.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Appropriate honours primary degree(s) (second class or higher) in a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering related discipline or equivalent.
* Three years relevant post qualification experience, i.e. three years relevant experience having gained the qualifications at 1(a) above
Duties:
* The Assistant Lecturer will play an active role in the academic direction of courses including teaching, research, academic assessment and academic administration.
* Teaching assigned classes up to 630 hours per annum, including supervision of post-graduate students where appropriate.
* Carrying out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examinations work and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities.
* Providing academic input on existing and new courses and course development.
* Engaging in research, consultancy and development work as appropriate.
* Participating in committees appropriate to courses and meetings convened by management.
* Maintaining appropriate records and making available information as required by management.
* Engaging in promotion including student recruitment as appropriate.
* Participating in development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements.
* Directing and supervising the work of Tutor/Demonstrator and taking academic responsibility for the academic standards of this work.
Salary:
The salary scale as at 01/10/2024 for an Assistant Lecturer per annum is: €45,140 - €61,254
Progression:
* Assistant Lecturers will progress to the grade of Lecturer on completion of one year's service after having reached the maximum of the Assistant Lecturer scale subject to a minimum of five years continuous service having regard to ability, experience, academic qualifications, scholarship and demonstrated performance.
* Possession of an appropriate defined postgraduate qualification or equivalent shall normally be considered an essential requirement.
* Universities may award incremental credit for previous service in the Assistant Lecturer grade in another Institute or University.
* The University may require five years' service in the University before progression is considered.
Citizenship Requirement:
Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit.
The Interview Process:
If invited to interview, applicants will be assessed under the following criteria: Qualifications, Experience/Achievements to date, Communications & Pedagogical Skills, Professional & Personal Development/Potential, Knowledge of and interest in Higher Education Sector, Team Working and Organisational Skills.
Candidates will also be invited to make a short presentation on a nominated topic.