The Vice Dean of Undergraduate Programmes and Learning and Teaching will lead on curriculum development, quality assurance, academic planning, teaching excellence, programme innovation and learning and teaching. This role aligns directly with NCI’s mission to change lives through education, delivering responsive, high-quality, industry-relevant programmes.

Reporting to: 

Dean of the School of Computing

Key Relationships: 

• Dean of School 
• Vice President Academic & Research 
• Vice Dean of Postgraduate Programmes and Research
• Registrar and Faculty attached to Undergraduate and Upskilling programmes level 6 to 8 
• Director QASS
• Head, Cloud Competency Centre 

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Oversight and Planning:

• The timetabling and allocation of teaching responsibilities for the school’s undergraduate programmes and upskilling programmes level 6 to 8 in conjunction with the Dean and Vice Dean of Postgraduate Programmes and Research.
• Undertake line management responsibilities (as agreed with the Dean of School) for permanent and associate faculty engaged in teaching the school’s undergraduate and upskilling programmes level 6 to 8.
• Fulfil the role of Subject leadership through the provision of agreed academic oversight across all Level 6, 7, 8 programmes and modules. 
• Leading and advancing learning & teaching, pedagogy, learning innovation and assessment, digital delivery models, academic integrity, and continuous enhancement of curriculum design and delivery for the school (both undergraduate and postgraduate). Responsible for ensuring implementation of and day-to-day oversight of NCI’s QA policy and procedures for the school’s undergraduate and upskilling programmes level 6 to 8. 
• Will manage staff and conduct staff appraisals in line with college policy.
• Will work with the relevant professional bodies associated with the portfolio of School programmes. 
• Will lead and manage relevant programme development.
• Lead, manage and oversee the day-to-day operations for undergraduate and upskilling programmes level 6 to 8 within the school.
• Ensure that the views of undergraduate students and upskilling programmes level 6 to 8 within the School are appropriately acted upon.
• Play a leading role in the development and management of international collaborations and partnerships.
• Take a leadership role on programme accreditations.
• Work collaboratively with other internal Schools and Departments.
• Attend and contribute to Academic Council and other committees.
• Attend and contribute to Academic Operations.

Key Requirements:

It is expected that the successful candidate will have the following capabilities:

• PhD qualification in a relevant discipline, or evidence of being on track to complete a doctoral studies programme.
  
• Experience and knowledge of learning and teaching networks that are relevant to the school.
• Presented conference papers at academic conferences and symposia, nationally and internationally.
• Evidence of success in innovation in learning, teaching and assessment.
• Clear understanding of the demands on a modern School of Computing (i.e. quality of provision, attractive and relevant portfolio, and income generation).
• Good standing within own specialised academic field including evidence of publications.
• Ability to contribute to the development of strategy.
• Evidence of resource management

Salary: 

Senior Academic & Managerial salary band €70,400-€101,382

Annual Leave: 

34 days per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001.

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:

*This role is open to internal staff of NCI only

To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and CV both in PDF format ONLY, quoting reference number: NCI 1021 to: recruitment@ncirl.ie by 5:00 pm, Friday 19th September 2025.

Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to a Vice Dean in the School of Computing  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.

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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.