Post Date : 04-Dec-**** Close Date : 09-Jan-**** Job Title: Lecturer Reporting To: Head of the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences or nominee Location: PBS, RCSI 123 St. Stephens Green (Ardilaun House), Dublin 2 School (or department): School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences Contract type/duration: Fulltime - Maternity cover until end of **** Closing date for applications: 09th January **** Interview date: Week of 26th January **** 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.
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Objective of this post: Contribute to delivery of the School's educational programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Provide a wide range of skills including, but not limited to, clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice in the context of a healthcare professional, ensuring patient focus and clinical context for the teaching and assessment strategy of our programmes.
Support research and knowledge transfer activities aligned to designated areas of priority for the School and the College.
Specific Responsibilities include: Teaching Preparation, delivery and assessment in the broad areas of clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice, ensuring at all times that teaching material is in line with international best practice, on our undergraduate and post-graduate programmes, as required Utilising a student-centred approach to all duties so as to ensure optimal educational outcomes Leading or advising on modules within various programmes including coordinating integrated teaching activities across a range of disciplines Participating in cross-functional teams to design and deliver academic programmes Contributing to the quality assurance/quality improvement and accreditation of all programmes delivered in the School Participating in the delivery of our teaching and learning strategy including the effective use of technology-enhanced learning Maintaining and developing School's relationship with clinical teaching Research: Overseeing and supervising research projects across our undergraduate and postgraduate student cohort.
In particular: overseeing the Year 5 MPharm research projects as lead for the Clinical Research Skills module in ******* Leading the design and development of the revised Year 5 MPharm Practice Improvement Project module for roll-out in ******* Engaging in research and knowledge transfer activities aligned to pharmacy practice and/or clinical pharmacy for the School and the College.
Service: Complying with statutory legislation and departmental rules and requirements in furtherance of your own, staff and student welfare and safety Competent discharge of academic administrative duties and engagement across the School and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, in aspects such as attendance at examination boards, team meetings, interviewing prospective students, attendance at open days, outreach events etc.
Promoting the best interests of RCSI at all times, enhancing the School's reputation in both pharmacy practice research and education Performing such other duties as may be required from time to time Supporting students through student affairs initiatives, such as personal tutoring, and other initiatives, as appropriate Fostering and supporting links with national and international academic partners Person Specification Essential: Is eligible to be registered as a pharmacist in Ireland, Has a higher degree (Doctorate) in a relevant discipline Has a strong track record in research and research project supervision Has significant previous experience of education in an academic environment, Has excellent communication skills, Can function effectively within a team, 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 flexibility to work irregular hours on occasion, Has flexibility for international travel on occasion if required.
General Competencies Student and customer service Scholarship and excellence Collegiality and professionalism Innovation and flexibility Planning and organising Leadership competencies Vision Leadership and Respect People Development Student and Customer Service Excellence and Scholarship Person Specification Desirable: Effective communication style appropriate to audience and situation.
Strong commitment to own personal and professional development.
Has excellent time-management skills 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 teamwork.
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 online competence-based interview and presentation.
Interviews will be arranged on the W/C 2nd February **** Particulars of Post This post is a Maternity Cover position until end of **** The appointee will report to the Head of Department or nominee.
Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Florencia Raimondo, Human Resources Department, All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage .
Florencia Raimondo can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager.
Please note 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.
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