Lecturer in Strategy
Reporting to: Dean of the School of Business
Job Code: NCI0817
Purpose of Position:
The key functions of this position are to teach strategy on a range of College undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, to engage in curriculum development for School of Business programmes and to conduct and publish research in a relevant area of strategy.
Key Relationships:
• Dean of the School of Business
• Faculty in the School
• Students
• Associate Faculty
• Programme Co-ordinators.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lecture to students across all School of Business programmes including but not limited to certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes on a broad range of strategy modules.
• Design and deliver curriculum and education interventions.
• Provide a professional support to students in their learning activities.
• Facilitate tutorials associated with lectures and guide Teaching Assistants with the preparation and delivery of those tutorials where appropriate.
• Participate in committees appropriate to the business of the school.
• Engage in research consultancy and development work as appropriate.
• Preparation for teaching and all other work related activity.
• Provide such information as may be required by the College related to the activities of the role.
• Engage in the assessment processes of the College by setting and marking examinations and assignments and attending assessment boards and liaising with external examiners.
• Set, correct and give written feedback on project work, research work and dissertation.
• Undertake the duties of the role in accordance with the requirements of the College Quality Assurance arrangement.
• Facilitate skills development workshops.
• Liaise with library re: reading materials, booklists, etc.
• Develop new and existing course material, using new learning technology and delivery mechanisms in particular.
• Assist in the drafting of submission documents, liaise with the validating bodies, promote, implement and review programmes.
Programme Development
• Assist in the development of existing programmes and new programmes. This may involve drafting submission documents, liaison with the validating bodies, promoting, implementing and reviewing programmes.
Research
• Carry out research in a relevant area of strategy including regular publications in peer reviewed journals of international repute and presentations at national and international conferences.
• To actively seek external funding to support the research interests of the School.
• To supervise dissertation work and theses.
General
• Assist in the development of the School of Business.
• Act as programme director for undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in consultation with the Dean of the School of Business.
• Participate in College meetings as appropriate.
• Contribute to academic and disciplinary committees as requested.
• Be available to students outside of class contact hours for guidance and support.
• Represent the college at functions and promotional events such as exhibitions, school visits, open days, recruitment evenings and other external events.
• Act as a personal tutor.
• Work on short courses, training and consultancy as agreed with the Dean of School.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
• A PhD qualification in Strategy or related discipline area.
• A publication record in relevant and appropriately ranked journals.
• Teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Supervision experience to at least masters level (taught programmes).
• Industry experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• He/she must be a self- starter with the ability to work independently.
Salary: Academic I €36,540 - €54,813
Academic II €52,780 - €79,175
The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Annual Leave: 34 days per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Application Process: To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and CV in PDF format ONLY, quoting reference number: NCI0817 to: recruitment-dohanlon@ncirl.ie by 5pm, Monday 22nd April 2019.
The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
Note:
The functions and responsibilities assigned to the Lecturer in Strategy are based on the current stated role and objectives of the College. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the College.
National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
