The Department of Construction comprises 16 whole-time academic staff, supplemented by staff from other departments as necessary, the Department also provides specialist support for modules in other departments as appropriate.
There are currently 447 full-time students engaged across a range of programmes.
The primary focus of the department is in undergraduate and postgraduate education in the construction professional disciplines of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying.
Research in these areas continues to develop with the final year undergraduate dissertations as well as individual research interests.
The Department of Construction is a constituent Department of the School of Building and Civil Engineering (in addition to the Department of Architecture and the Department of Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering).
The advertised position is in the discipline of Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
The position will involve lecturing and module delivery at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels; it is desirable that the candidate will also undertake research activity including postgraduate student research supervision.
The Lecturer Career Grade will play an active role in the academic direction of courses including teaching, research, academic assessment and academic administration.
The appointee will support the Quantity Surveying and Construction Management programmes in the Department of Construction.
The Quantity Surveying programme Honours Degree programme is accredited by the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI), all programmes in the Department are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
The appointee should carry out such duties as are assigned by management including but not limited to: -
(a) teaching such assigned classes as deemed appropriate by management of the University, day or evening, up to 560 hours per annum including supervision of post-graduate students;
(b) carrying out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examinations work and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities;
(c) Providing academic input on existing and new courses and course development and course co-ordination;
(d) Engaging in research, consultancy and development work as appropriate;
(e) Participating in committees appropriate to courses and meetings convened by management;
(f) Maintaining appropriate records and making available information as required by management;
(g) Engaging in promotion including student recruitment;
(h) Promoting scholarship;
(i) Participating in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements;
(j) Participating in appropriate activities necessary to the development of their department/school and of the University;
(k) Directing and supervising the work of Tutor/Demonstrator and taking academic responsibility for the academic standards of this work The performance of these duties will require attendance in addition to class contact hours during the normal working week.
Qualification Requirements and Selection Criteria for role: Essential: A relevant Level 8 Honours Primary Degree (second class or higher) and a relevant Level 9 Masters Degree from a recognised degree awarding authority, majoring in degree level studies in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or cognate discipline.
AND/OR An equivalent relevant professional qualification obtained through examination.
AND Not less than three years of relevant experience subsequent to obtaining the above qualifications.
Desirable:
(i) A post graduate qualification, preferably to Ph D level (ii)Membership of a relevant Professional Body NOTE: In addition to the minimum qualifications, it may be necessary to introduce further shortlisting criteria.
Therefore, candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of qualifications and suitable experience based on details given in the application.
Candidates should note that they may be called for more than one interview.
Upon completion of interview, a panel will be formed from appointable candidates.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview.
A short presentation will be required evidencing the candidates appropriateness for the role.
Additional Information: A successful candidate will be required to submit a passport, documentary evidence confirming academic qualifications, and to undergo a medical examination.
Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance may also be required.
References will be sought in relation to successful candidate.
MTU welcomes applications from non-EEA citizens.
However, employee permit regulations set by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment must be strictly adhered to.
Any appointment offers to non-EEA candidates is subject to the granting of a work permit by the Department of Enterprise Trade & Employment or relevant Immigration permissions/stamp.
Candidates may be required to produce documentary evidence to support any statements made by them on their application form or any supporting documentation.
Candidates should note that any inaccurate information will invalidate their application.
Application Process: Applications by MTU e Recruitment system only.
Applications will not be accepted in any other format or through any other channel of communication.
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The information given in this document is of a general information nature only and should not be taken as contractual.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1.00 pm on Tuesday, 25 November ****.
MTU is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills: Qualifications relevant to the position Membership of a relevant professional body Suitable experience relevant to the position