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: 26th April 2026 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\". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the \"Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029\" 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. 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. 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 first in the world for \"Good Health and Well-being\" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2025. 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. In 2024, RCSI was delighted to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in Ireland. At RCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Our dedication to these values ensures that we foster a culture of mutual respect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking. Join us at RCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and you will be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on global health. 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 this post: The school are seeking a Lecturers/Programme Directors to join the team, we are seeking applicants with a background in a number of areas. Candidates with experience in nursing practice and education in care of the older person nursing, diabetes and advanced nursing practice will have an advantage. 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 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 recent experience in nursing practice/education in: Care of the older person Diabetes care Advanced nursing practice 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: Interview and presentation Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a formal competence-based interview and presentation. Particulars of Post This post is a full time permanent position. The appointee will report to the Head of Department or nominee. 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. Please note that we do not accept CVs directly. Garda vetting and occupational health review may be required for this role, depending on the nature of the duties and responsibilities. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. Eligibility to Work in Ireland Visa sponsorship is available for candidates who fully meet the essential criteria of the role. Candidates who require a work permit or hosting agreement are welcome to apply. Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later stage in the recruitment process. Please note that sponsorship is subject to approval by the relevant Irish authorities and role-specific eligibility. Employee Benefits At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to Educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health. RCSI truly goes above and beyond to support its employees, ensuring they have everything they need to thrive both personally and professionally. Here's a glimpse of the fantastic benefits available: Health and Wellbeing: Our Inspire Programme promotes the importance of taking care of both our general health and mental health. Inspire manages the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offered through SpectrumLife. Past events held by Inspire have included, workshops on mindfulness practices, yoga, nutritional advice, financial advice on mortgages, pensions & health insurance from leading experts, fitness challenges, baking competitions, weight loss programmes, annual flu vaccination campaign and many more. You can also enjoy access to an onsite gym for just €10 per month. Work -Life Balance: Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for fostering employee well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction. At RCSI, we offer flexible working arrangements, study leave, and career breaks. In addition to 20 days of annual leave, employees receive an extra 6.5 days of university privilege days, which occur annually around the Christmas and Easter breaks. Family Benefits: RCSI offers enhanced family leave to our working parents with fully paid Maternity, Adoptive, Paternity and Surrogacy Leave. We also offer the first two weeks of Parents leave fully paid for, as well as the option to take Parental Leave until your child is 18 years old. We provide access to Platform 55, a new Parents Platform to support staff before, during, and after becoming a parent. We also offer flexible working, discounted Giraffe crche services of up to 20% and a Parents and Carers' Network. Financial Security: Benefit from automatic enrolment in a pension scheme with Willis Towers Watson with the employer contributions increasing with your length of service, Death in Service of up to 4 times your salary, long-term illness and disability income replacement, and free advice on health, motor, and home insurance. Discounted Services: Avail of discounted GP services, Taxsaver commuter tickets, the BiketoWork scheme, free eye tests at the National Optometry Centre, and discounted parking at St. Stephen's Green/RCSI car park. Recognition: At RCSI, we value and recognise the contributions of our staff through various awards and events, such as Long Service recognition, the Vice Chancellor Staff Awards, and through Research Day. Professional Growth: RCSI's Staff Learning and Development is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities and support to help them reach their full potential and thrive at work. Offerings include a comprehensive programme of staff training, management and leadership development, mentoring, coaching and funding support for further study. Staff Networks: Additionally, we support a range of staff networks, including the Women's Network, Postdoctoral Staff Network, Parents & Carers' Network, Project Manager's Network, LGBTI+ Network, Age Friendly Network etc. These networks help RCSI to foster a sense of community and inclusivity. Sports and Social Club: Engage in a variety of activities such as Yoga, Pilates and a variety of different Fitness classes. Enjoy social evenings, Book Clubs, Summer BBQs and one-off events like the Taste of Dublin, Bloom, Dublin Horse Show and Dublin Zoo. We also have a variety of discount tickets for shows and events through the year. Note: This job description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI. Similar vacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled from the pool of applicants that apply for this position. RCSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race. RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do. This ensures we can all work and learn in an environment defined by dignity and respect. Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of this role, Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later date. Under limited and specific circumstances (research/ specialist roles) RCSI may be in a position to seek a hosting agreement and/or work permits. Employees are required to undertake 6 months service in their current role before applying for other internal opportunities, unless agreed in advance by the SMT representative