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Job Title: Teacher Assistant Reporting To: Head of the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences or nominee Location: 2nd Floor 121 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 School (or department): School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences Contract type/duration: Temporary full-time - 5 year fixed term contract Closing date for applications: 22nd September 2024 Interview date: End of September About 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 to announce that RCSI has ranked first in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG Impact Rankings 2023. 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 Innovation 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. Objective of this post: The objectives of this post are to: Support and participate in the design, development and delivery of the School's educational programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including, but not limited to, the MPharm Programme Provide teaching support across a wide range of areas associated with pharmacy education including lectures, pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical science labs Participating in the delivery of our teaching and learning strategy including the effective use of technology enhanced learning RCSI is seeking a professional who is passionate about educating, who would like to contribute to working as part of a team in a multicultural environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate energy, initiative and excellent organisation and communication skills. Specific Responsibilities include: Helping the module lead(s) with preparation and delivery of lectures/workshops/labs/tutorials in the broad area of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science. Utilising a student-centred approach to all duties so as to ensure optimal educational outcomes Helping module leads in the preparation and delivery of assessments in pharmacy and pharmaceutical science ensuring at all times that teaching material is in line with international best practice, on our undergraduate and post-graduate programmes, as required Participating in the delivery of our teaching and learning strategy including the effective use of technology -enhanced learning Exploring and facilitating opportunities to enhance public and patient involvement and engagement in education Curation, management and coordination of patient cases for use across multiple modules/years. Provide support as needed for staff coordinating inter-professional learning (IPL) activities. Meet with guest lecturers and facilitate them delivering content. Assisting with curriculum mapping and other programmatic needs as required. Assisting in the preparation and implementation of timetables. Assisting in the updating of teaching material. Dealing with and responding to correspondence Providing technical and operational support as needed, including utilising and administering RCSI's Virtual Learning Environment. Contributing to the quality assurance/quality improvement of all programmes delivered in the School Developing and co-ordinating outreach events, open days etc. Promoting the best interests of RCSI at all times, enhancing the School's reputation in both pharmacy practice research and education Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required Performing such other duties as may be required from time to time Person Specification Essential: Has a BSc and ideally a postgraduate degree in a closely related discipline that would complement the pharmacy/pharmaceutical science expertise within the School Has knowledge and experience of providing education or training, Has excellent presentation and verbal communication skills, Has the ability to design and deliver effective education, Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a member of a team, Is highly organised with a high degree of attention to detail and has excellent IT skills, Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, Has excellent influencing and negotiating skills, 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 some flexibility regarding the working schedule Has a passion for working in the third level education sector 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: Experience in in the area of pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences Experience of working in the third level education sector and/or for a multinational organisation. 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 full time, 5 year 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 Rebecca O'Brien, Human Resources Department (email: ). All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Rebecca can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager.