Job Description
Job Title: Lecturer (Pharmacy Practice) Reporting To: Head of the School of Pharmacy or nominee Location: Ardilaun House, Dublin 2 Department: School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences Contract type/duration: Temporary full-time - 5 year fixed term contract Closing date for applications: Sept 22nd 2024 Objective of this post: The objectives of this post are: To contribute to the design and delivery of the School's educational programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels Provide a wide range of skills including, but not limited to, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy practice in the context of a healthcare professional, ensuring patient focus and clinical context for the teaching and assessment strategy of our programmes. Develop an independent and productive research profile aligned with established priority areas of research within the School. To further develop the School's relationship with our academic and clinical collaborators. Specific Responsibilities include: Teaching: Preparation, delivery and assessment of clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice related material ensuring at all times that teaching material is in line with international best practice, on our undergraduate and post-graduate programmes, as required Utilising a student-centred approach to all duties so as to ensure optimal educational outcomes Leading or advising on modules within various programmes including coordinating integrated teaching activities across a range of disciplines Participating in cross-functional teams to design and deliver academic programmes Contributing to the quality assurance/quality improvement and accreditation of all programmes delivered in the School Participating in the delivery of our teaching and learning strategy including the effective use of technology-enhanced learning Maintaining and developing School's relationship with clinical and industrial teaching sites Research: Engage in research and knowledge transfer activities aligned to pharmacy practice, either independently or in collaboration with other members of the School's academic staff or clinical partners Actively seeking funding to support research activity either independently or as part of a team, and generate research outputs consistent with expectations at this level Contributing to and supporting ongoing academic and clinical-based research collaborations within the School, nationally and internationally Overseeing research projects across our undergraduate and postgraduate student cohort and the supervision of undergraduate projects across the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in the RCSI-Research Summer School Contributing to School thesis review committees as required Service: Complying with statutory legislation and departmental rules and requirements in furtherance of your own, staff and student welfare and safety Competent discharge of academic administrative duties and engagement across the School and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, in aspects such as attendance at examination boards, team meetings, interviewing prospective students, attendance at open days, outreach events etc. Promoting the best interests of RCSI at all times, enhancing the School's reputation in both pharmacy practice research and education Performing such other duties as may be required from time to time Supporting students through student affairs initiatives, such as personal tutoring, and other initiatives, as appropriate Fostering and supporting links with national and international academic partners Person Specification: The successful candidate: Is eligible to be registered as a pharmacist in Ireland Has a PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, Has a track record in research, as evidenced by e.g. personal fellowship/funding award/s and first author publications Ideally has previous experience of education in an academic environment, Has excellent communication skills, Can function effectively within a team Requires minimum direction to effectively deliver on assigned functions, and demonstrates a positive, student -centred and solution focused approach to addressing challenges and ambiguity, Has flexibility to work irregular hours on occasion, Has flexibility for international travel on occasion if required. The successful candidates core values and behaviours should demonstrate: General Competencies Student and customer service Scholarship and excellence Collegiality and professionalism Innovation and flexibility Planning and organising Leadership competencies Vision Leadership and respect People Development Student and customer service Excellence and Scholarship We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do apply - we would love to hear from you. The Process: Interview and presentation Shortlisted candidates may will be invited for a formal online competence-based interview and presentation. Particulars of Post This post is a full-time temporary position. The appointee will report to the Head of Department or nominee. Employee Benefits RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive by offering a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. Below are some additional benefits available to you as an RCSI employee: Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days (for full time appointments) Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles Additional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave 7% Employer pension contribution Onsite gym €10 per/mth incl. classes and PT sessions Childcare support 20% discount at Giraffe Free eye test and annual flu vaccination TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes A site sustainability team focusing on the environmental initiatives; Green Campus Initiative ' Competitively priced café and restaurant Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life Learning and Development training programmes incl. LinkedIn Learning for career progression Discounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands Sports and social club incl. yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, Zumba, running club, social evenings, Summer BBQ Ticket Draws for events including; Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse Show, theatre, music & comedy events Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Judy Walsh, Human Resources Department (email: ). All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Judy can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager. Closing date for applications: Sept 22nd 2024