Job Description
Job Title: Lecturer & Programme Director Reporting To: Head of School or Nominee Location: 123 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2 Department: School of Nursing and Midwifery Contract type/duration: Permanent Full Time Closing Date for Applications: 19th September 2024 Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI): RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and** I**nnovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. More details about RCSI can be ; in particular, I would point potential applicants towards the 2023 Institutional Review document, which gives a comprehensive overview of RCSI's governance and breadth of scope - Access here We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2021-2024" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. School of Nursing & Midwifery Educating future leaders in healthcare delivery and related research is at the core of the school's mission. The key goal is to empower nurses and midwives to be able to demonstrate the difference that they make to practice, and in doing so, to be able to respond accordingly to the leadership and professional challenges that they face every day. The school is committed to providing students with outcome-focused curricula and the opportunity to develop professionalism, shaped by innovative teaching and learning practices. This is a research active school, evidenced by the success of the Skin Wounds, and Trauma (SWaT) Research Centre at RCSI. This centre specialises in cutting-edge research in the field of wound healing and tissue repair. Objective of these posts: The school are seeking two Lecturer/Programme Directors to join the team, we are specifically seeking applicants with a background in one of the two following areas: Care of the older person nursing practice and education, Advanced nursing practice and education. The post holders will help support the implementation of a range of nursing postgraduate specialist programmes. The principal objective of the posts is to lead and participate in the development, direction, teaching, facilitation and examining of each allocated programme. The successful candidates will assist with the delivery of the school's curriculum in the multi-cultural environment of RCSI Dublin, ensuring academic quality and consistency across the RCSI campus. Specific Responsibilities include: Participating in the administration and delivery of current teaching programmes, teaching modalities and assessment for post graduate 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: Care of the older person nursing practice/education Or Advanced 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 or education Has a track record in research Has excellent computer, presentation, and verbal & written communication skills Has a strong teaching interest and skill set, as evidenced by experience of, a proven track record in, and enthusiasm for postgraduate teaching and assessment The successful candidates' core values and behaviours should demonstrate: General Competencies Leadership competencies Student and customer service Vision Scholarship and excellence Leadership and respect Collegiality and professionalism People Development Innovation and flexibility Student and customer service Planning and organising Excellence and Scholarship Person Specification Desirable: Has a recognised specialist nursing or midwifery qualification in care of the older person or advanced practice, 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 an effective communication style appropriate to audience and situation Has a 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 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 Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a panel-based presentation and a formal competence-based interview and at our main campus at RCSI Dublin on the week of 4th October 2024. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Rebecca O'Brien, Human Resources Department email: . All applications for this post must be made through the careers webpage Rebecca can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by hiring manager. 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 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