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Institution:
Irish Management Institute
Position:
Senior Academic Practitioner
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Description:
We are creating a team of Education and Learning Practitioners, expert practitioners who design, teach, and innovate leadership programmes that transform both individuals and organisations.
You may be from academia with an interest in making an impact as part of the IMI and Business Post Group, or you may be an experienced business leader who also has a strong knowledge of leadership theory and frameworks who is looking to join a team to strengthen organisations and shape the future of Ireland and beyond.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, ambitious executive education institution recognised among the world's best for impact.
You will help shape thinking, develop capability, and influence leadership practice at senior levels across Ireland and internationally.
If you are driven by intellectual curiosity, real-world impact, and the craft of adult executive learning, we'd love to speak with you.
This is more than a teaching role.
Members of this team will:
Generate knowledge, shape leadership thinking, and have direct impact on organisational practice, combining scholarship, practical insight, and intellectual influence.
Shape executive learning experiences to go way beyond the classroom or traditional executive education that truly transform leaders and delivers results.
Work with a team of colleagues from the IMI Academy, co-creating programmes with partners and major clients to build individual, enterprise and systemic leadership capabilities.
Contribute to knowledge creation in leadership based on first-hand front-line experience, while influencing practice across diverse sectors.
Operate in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial learning environment, where intellectual and practical impact are valued equally.
Partner with Associate Faculty & Subject Matter Experts to shape, teach and facilitate programmes while engaging with broader communities of practice.
About you:
Ideally a doctorate-level scholar-practitioner with real-world leadership experience, skilled in educating, coaching, and mentoring senior executives.
A specialist in leadership who designs rigorous, experiential curricula and produces influential thought leadership.
Impact-focused, collaborative, and adept at translating theory into actionable insight while engaging organisations and inspiring learners and peers.
Location: Dublin-based with hybrid arrangements
Reporting to: Director of Education and Learning
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Academic Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:
Educational Leadership & Scholarship
Design and deliver executive learning experiences, translating complex leadership theory into practical insights.
Teach and facilitate using advanced adult learning, experiential methods, emerging technology, and coaching techniques.
Assess learning outcomes and provide rigorous feedback, including grading NFQ Level 9 participant work.
Develop innovative curricula, cases, simulations, and materials aligned to IMI's Leadership Framework.
Coach and mentor participants to support reflection, growth, and applied leadership practice.
Mentor peers in teaching, learning design, assessment, and communities of practice.
Intellectual Contribution & Thought Leadership
Generate leadership insights through field research, thought-leadership publications, and intellectual contribution.
Engage in media, webinars, and public forums to shape thinking beyond the classroom.
Translate research and practical experience into actionable guidance for organisations.
Ideally contribute published work in journals, professional publications, or prestigious media.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
Work with clients to analyse organisational challenges and co-create bespoke learning solutions.
Apply deep expertise to help clients translate learning into measurable organisational outcomes.
Design and develop impact measures for IMI and for clients engaging with diverse learning experiences.
Act as Programme Director on selected programmes for IMI.
Debrief programme experiences with clients and participants to enhance future engagements.
Organisational Impact & Strategy
Advise on portfolio strategy, identifying gaps, emerging needs, and opportunities to shape the organisation's leadership offering.
Lead and manage the approval, monitoring and review processes for various programmes.
Actively implement and participate in IMI's quality assurance system.
Collaborate closely with the senior team to innovate programmes that influence organisational culture and performance.
Qualifications and Experience
Ideally Doctorate (PhD / DBA) in Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, Management, Strategy, Innovation, or a closely related field (or close to completion of same).
Ideally proven executive leadership experience in business, consulting, or organisational development.
Track record in teaching and facilitating senior executives.
A subject matter specialist in leadership and/or its sub-fields.
Experience designing and structuring executive programmes or leadership curricula, including the establishment of NFQ level intended learning outcomes with constructively aligned assessment.
Demonstrated ability to assess learning outcomes and provide actionable, executive-level feedback.
Ideally have published thought leadership, e.g. articles in journals, professional publications, or prestigious media.
Practical experience translating theory into organisational impact, with measurable results.
Coaching or mentoring experience for senior leaders or peers in professional settings.
Proven ability to contribute to organisational strategy and portfolio development.
Comfortable in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments, balancing multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and influencing skills for clients, peers, and public audiences.
Work Location and Virtual Work
This role is based at IMI's headquarters in Dublin.
IMI recognises the importance of flexible work arrangements and promotes a hybrid work model that combines in-person and virtual work.
Employees have the flexibility to work remotely for a part of their working hours, subject to operational requirements and the agreement of their line manager as outlined in the Work Life Balance Policy.
Travel within Ireland and, occasionally, internationally may be required to attend meetings, conferences, and client engagements.
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