Assistant Lecturer In School Of Education

School/Unit: School of Education

Post Title & Subject Area: Assistant Lecturer in School of Education

Post Duration: Full-Time, Specified Purpose covering a staff member on leave (01/09/2025 – 31/08/2026)

Grade: Assistant Lecturer

Reports to: Head of School

Salary: Assistant Lecturer Salary Scale €47,957 - € 65,246 * per annum

*Candidates should note that as per Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform guidelines, new entrants to the civil service will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant.

Location: This position is ordinarily based at the NCAD Campus, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8.

The School of Education currently comprises a Joint Honours BA in Education and Fine Art/Design and a Professional Master in Education (Art and Design) which collectively represents approximately 100 FT students. It also includes the Department of Continuing Education in Art and Design with a FTE of 74 students and 350 non-credit students and delivers a Higher Diploma in Art, four University Certificates and a number of part-time accredited and non-accredited courses. New postgraduate provision is in development including a further Professional Masters in Education in Design Engineering Technology and a Graduate Certificate in Further Education in Art are in development for commencement in September 2026.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively contribute to postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programmes across the School of Education including module or programme design and delivery, examination and assessment, quality assurance and enhancement and associated administration.
• Support the delivery of related content within the School of Education’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Enhance and promote the reputation of the School of Education by liaising and co-operating with other national and international institutions.
• Ensure that the content of our teaching reflects and meet with the requirements of HE, the Teaching Council including regularly reviewing and adapting course content and structure.
• Engage in the student recruitment process including interviews, selection, assessments and examination procedures as required to ensure appropriate number and level of student cohort.
• Engage with industry and research partners, stakeholders in education leading research projects and knowledge exchange activities where appropriate
• Contribute to the general administration of the School
• Contribute to the academic life of the School and College
• Contribute to the wider educational community
• Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the Appropriate Officer from time to time

Selection Criteria

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory:

• A significant track record in visual art or design education at post primary level and/or Higher Education
• Post-graduate degree in Art & Design Education or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience
• Strong, demonstrable commitment to research and international scholarship/professional practice/publication
• Experience of delivering high quality teaching within a higher education environment
• Capacity and enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary context within the School and College
• Proficiency in industry standard art/design software
• Commitment to CPD and interest in emerging artistic research, technology and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience in working with new art/design methods, tools and processes, maintaining an active interest in related developments within the sector
• Experience of working with emerging digital art/design technologies
• Demonstrable record of developing and maintaining links with research networks and educational partners
• Demonstrable record of developing successful research funding applications and/or industry partnerships