The Department of Mechanical, Biomedical and Manufacturing Engineering resides within the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering in the Cork campus of MTU.
The Department offers a wide range of full-time, apprenticeship and part-time programmes covering Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Process Plant Technology.
Duties of the Post: The Career Grade Lecturer will play an active role in the academic direction of courses including teaching, research, academic assessment and academic administration.
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 Munster Technological University (herein after, 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.
Qualification Requirements and Selection Criteria for role: Essential: A relevant Level 8 Honours Primary Degree (second class or higher) in an Engineering or related Business discipline and a level 9 masters degree from a recognised degree awarding authority, majoring in degree level studies in Operations 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: 1.
Lean professional Master Black or Black Belt qualifications 2.
Candidates should have recent and appropriate research/industrial experience in areas including: Operations Management and Quality Management.
Implementing Lean Projects, demonstrating the benefits.
Project Management Software proficiency.
Engineering design and regulatory compliance Proficient in the use of Minitab Data analytics/AI applications in design/manufacturing/maintenance Expertise in DMAIC Methodologies.
Continuous Improvement and Change management.
Environmental and sustainability constraints related to design and manufacturing.
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 offer 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 eRecruitment 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 Friday, 18 July 2025.
MTU is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills: Relevant Level 8 Honours Primary Degree Master Black or Black Belt qualifications Appropriate research/industrial experience