Veterinary Medicine Programme Development Lead

Description of Post

ATU is a new Technological University in the west and northwest of Ireland formed from the merger of three Institutes of Technology in The Faculty of Science and Health is developing a new programme of study in Veterinary Medicine which will complement existing programmes in Veterinary Nursing and Agriculture and increase the provision of Veterinary Medicine education in Ireland. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced individual to lead Veterinary Medicine programme development from its inception and to provide strategic leadership and vision in the new programme’s development.

As the Veterinary Medicine Programme Lead, you will report to the Head of Faculty of Science and Health in ATU Donegal, and you will be a valued member of the University’s senior management team. You will be responsible for the development and accreditation of the new degree in Veterinary Medicine. Specifically you will provide leadership in key areas including curriculum development, programme accreditation, professional and regulatory body compliance, and human, animal and physical resource requirements. You will have an important role to play, internally and externally, leading engagement with key stakeholders in developing the appropriate resources required to support veterinary medicine programme development and accreditation.

The programme development lead will be required to be in regular communication with Faculty staff and the wider ATU community. You will demonstrate vision, management skills, the ability to acquire resources, and skills to influence others in completing tasks and targets. The programme development lead will be required to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, professional body and governance processes.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum

The successful applicant must hold an honours degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognised degree awarding body and be registered, or eligible to register, as a Veterinary Practitioner with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of five years relevant post-qualifying experience.

Desirable

• Experience in the development and/or implementation of higher education programmes for accreditation by regulatory bodies aligned to the discipline of Veterinary Medicine
• Qualified at Ph.D. level or equivalent experience within the Veterinary field.
• Professional experience in Veterinary Medicine.
• Experience of meeting the standards and requirements of professional and regulatory bodies in Veterinary Medicine Education.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum design in Veterinary Medicine.
• Demonstrable excellence in teaching, learning, assessment and pedagogical innovation in Veterinary Medicine.

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and delivering large scale projects.
• Experience in a management role, to include budgetary management.
• Effective people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Excellent IT skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrable evidence of leadership in advancing gender equality.
• An understanding of the Higher Education sector and associated policies and strategies.
• Experience of developing and implementing strategic plans
• An active research profile and track record in research funding applications, and proven leadership in research.

• Experience of the management of educational quality assurance processes.

Such factors may or may not be taken into account should there be a need for short listing of applicants for interview.

Salary

Salary Scale - Senior Lecturer II: €92,252 – 118,605. Candidates may be considered for incremental credit above point 1 of the scale for previous relevant industry experience in accordance with University Policy.

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