Purpose of Position:

The Associate Faculty member is primarily responsible for delivering Learning & Development module/s to a high standard, on a part-time basis, to students on the CIPD Accredited Professional Programmes. The key functions are to lecture and assess students on Learning & Development modules and to contribute to curriculum development. Innovative, practical assessments are a key differentiator for the CIPD Accredited Professional Programmes and are one of the key reasons for their success. The Associate Faculty member will contribute to their continued success

Reporting to:              

Dean and Vice-Dean of School/ CIPD Programme Director 

Key Relationships: 

  • Dean of the School
  • Vice-Dean of the School
  • Programme Coordinators
  • Faculty and Associate Faculty
  • Students
  • CIPD Programme Director

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lecture and Assess on the CIPD Accredited Professional courses at Level 7, initially on the learning & development modules, with other modules as required.
  • Preparation for teaching and all other work-related activity.
  • Draw on extensive professional experience in Learning & Development in organisations to enhance teaching.
  • Design, prepare, and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops, and other learning activities in line with institutional policies and quality standards.
  • Contribute to the design and review of assessments
  • Attend meetings and participate in appropriate committees.
  • Provide timely and constructive formative and summative feedback to students.
  • Using best practice methods, give detailed verbal and written feedback to the learners on their skill level in practical assessments, in line with the relevant standards, 
  • Set, correct, provide written feedback, and engage in second marking for examinations and projects on programmes taught.
  • Make available information as required by the NCI's management in a professional context.
  • Engage as required with external examiners 
  • Monitor student engagement with learning and action appropriate responses within the design of the programme.
  • Monitor academic integrity within programmes of learning and action where infringement may be a risk
  • Carry out additional tasks as directed by the Programme Director / Vice-Dean / Dean of School to support the School.

General: 

  • Participate in relevant professional development activities 
  • Contribute to the strategic development of the School of Business through active participation in planning and review processes.
  • Contribute to academic and disciplinary committees as requested. 
  • Meet assigned deadlines. 
  • Be available to students outside class time for guidance and support, if required.
  • Communicate with students and colleagues in a timely and professional manner.  
  • As requested, attend College functions such as various exhibitions, open days and evenings, school visits and other external events. 
  • Submit timesheets on a monthly basis for work undertaken in that month.
  • Undertake assigned activities in a way that furthers the interests of NCI.

Key Attributes:

  • CIPD Qualified
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of designing and facilitating Learning & Development sessions in organisations.
  • Experience of carrying out learning needs analysis and evaluation of initiatives in large organisations.
  • Knowledge and experience in other areas of HR desirable. 
  • Post Graduate Qualifications desirable.
  • Lecturing experience an advantage.
  • Research experience desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Skilled and experienced in giving feedback
  • Good time management and organisation skills.
  • Evidence of commitment to the subject area.


Visa: Must hold a valid working visa.

Hourly rate: Associate Faculty rates. 

Contract: Fixed-term, part-time. 

National College of Ireland’s mission is to widen participation in higher education and unlock each student's potential. The College offers students the opportunity to acquire the skills and self-confidence to change their lives, contribute to a knowledge based economy and become responsible, active citizens. 

Application Process:

To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and CV both in PDF format ONLY, quoting reference number: NCI 1004 to: recruitment@ncirl.ie by 5:00 pm, 31st July 2025 .

Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to an Associate Faculty member 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.

The Importance of Confidentiality

We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority. You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process.

Candidates' Obligations

In submitting a completed Curriculum Vitae and supporting documentation, candidates are declaring:

  • That all the particulars furnished in their application are true and correct without omission and that they are aware of the qualifications and particulars for this position.
  • That to the best of their knowledge that there is nothing in relation to their conduct, character or personal background of any nature that would adversely affect the position of trust in which they would be placed by virtue of this appointment.
  • Their irrevocable consent to NCI making such enquiries as deemed necessary in respect of their suitability for the post in respect of which their application is made.
  • Their acceptance and confirmation of the entitlement of NCI, as appropriate to, reject their application, or to terminate their employment (in the event of a contract of employment having been entered into on foot of this competition) if they have omitted to furnish NCI with any information relevant to their application or their continued employment or where they have made any false statement or misrepresentation relevant to this application or their continuing employment with the College. #

Candidates should note that they may be required to submit documentary evidence in support of any particulars given by them in their application for the post.

Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 to 2014 as amended

Data collected for the purposes of recruitment activities

NCI conducts recruitment processes to fill vacancies within the college. When applying for these competitions applicants are asked to submit a range of documents, e.g., a completed application form, CV and/or a personal statement or cover letter. For the purposes of recruitment activities, we will not collect any personal data that we do not need to assess your candidature for a role with us.

Legal Basis for Processing

NCI ’s legal basis for the processing of this data is a combination of individual consent, contractual necessity and legal obligations.

Withdrawal of Consent

Applicants can withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time by notifying the College. It is important to note that withdrawal of consent prior to the completion of the process will be considered as a withdrawal of the application.

What we do with your data

People who are directly employed by NCI and are based in Ireland process all the personal data collected for both recruitment and HR purposes.

Shortlisting

HR draft up the shortlisting documents and provide the initial screening to determine if a person meets the essential criteria of the competition. A shortlisting panel is generally made up of two senior grade staff members from the relevant department for which the role is being recruited.

Sharing of your data

Where you have been successfully shortlisted for a post, each interview panel member will be furnished with a copy of the relevant information of those who will be attending interview in order that they can review applications in advance of the interview process. All such information will be returned to NCI and shredded following the competition process. Some of the interview panel will be external interviewers, who are not employees of NCI but are engaged for the purpose and are strictly subject to the rules and policies of the College.

Access

Applicants can request and receive access to their data at any time and can request and receive a copy of this data, in electronic/transferable format.

Erasure

Applicants can request the data held be erased. In this case, the application for a position is considered withdrawn.

Rectification

Applicants can have any incorrect information corrected.

Objection / Withdraw

Applications can object to this information being processed and/or can request to withdraw from the application process

Complain

Applicants can make a complaint to our internal Information Governance and Data Protection Officer

NCI Information Governance and Data Protection Officer

National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1

Tel (Direct): + 353 1 4498 523 ; Tel (Reception): + 353 1 4498 500

And/or make a complaint to the relevant authority

Data Protection Commission, 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28

Tel: +353 (0) 761 104 800

National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is a Member of the Athena SWAN Charter. NCI is committed to serving our diverse community and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

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