Assistant Lecturer in Early Childhood Education

Description of Post

The Faculty of Science and Health has a varied portfolio of industry and professional practice focused programmes.

The Department of Early Education and Social Studies within the Faculty of Science and Health seeks applications in the following areas and appointments that arise may be filled on a permanent/fixed term/pro-rata/part-time basis as required:

• Early Childhood Care and Education
• Inclusive Practice
• Placement Co-Ordination

Various modes of programmes delivery may apply.

The lecturer will join an enthusiastic team engaging in collaborative learning on other shared modules across the range of disciplines. 

Pedagogic staff development is encouraged and cognate qualification progression is also supported.

Appointment(s) may be on a permanent/fixed term/pro-rata/full-time/part-time basis as required at Assistant Lecturer level. A panel will be created for any vacancies that may arise in the future.

Please note: The postholder will be based at the ATU Donegal, Letterkenny Campus.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum

• An Honours degree (2.2 or higher) in Early Childhood Care or Education (or similar) at Level 8 degree as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)] or equivalent.
• Three years relevant post graduate work experience in the sector, i.e. 3 years relevant experience having gained the qualifications above.

Desirable

• A post-graduate or Master’s degree in a relevant area
• Experience in the development of new programmes and curricular development
• Experience of lecturing and/or practice in a 3rd level environment in one of the following:
• Early Childhood Education
• Inclusive Practice
• Placement Co-Ordination
• Good communication skills, organisational skills and interpersonal skills
• Professional membership of a relevant professional body
• Relevant teaching and research experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

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