Lecturer & Programme Director

Reporting To: Head of School or Nominee
Location: 123 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 15^th October 2023 @ 11pm 

Objective of these posts:

The school are a Lecturer/Programme Directors to join the team. The postholder 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. 

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Participating in the administration and delivery of current teaching programmes, teaching modalities and assessment for 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
• Has recent experience in general adult nursing practice/education
• Is registered or is potentially eligible to register as a nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland
• Has a track record in leadership in clinical practice
• Internationally competitive research record, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in journals of high quality/impact and grant support
• Has excellent computer, presentation, and verbal & written communication skills
• Strong teaching interest and skill set, as evidenced by experience of, a proven track record in, and enthusiasm for postgraduate teaching and assessment 

Person Specification Desirable:

• Has a recognised specialist nursing or midwifery qualification which compliments the portfolio of programmes delivered in the school
• Has made a significant contribution to the development of specialist nursing/midwifery practice in terms of education, practice development and research
• Has a background in surgical and/or perioperative nursing or advanced practice nursing
• Effective communication style appropriate to audience and situation
• Strong commitment to own personal and professional development
• Has excellent time-management skills in order to effectively progress across all three domains of responsibilities (teaching, research and service)
• Can build and maintain strong working relationships
• Has a proven ability for both independent and team work 

The Process

Interview and presentation

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a formal competence-based interview and a panel-based presentation at our main campus at RCSI Dublin on the week of October 23rd 2023  

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Rebecca O’Brien, Human Resources Department email: Rebecca O'Brien <rebeccaobrien@rcsi.ie>. All applications for this post must be made through the careers webpage via the 'Apply' button above. Rebecca can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by hiring manager.

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