Lecturer In Business And Finance Analytics

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the academic excellence and strategic development of the College by delivering high-quality teaching in business analytics and applied finance across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The role also involves curriculum development, the creation of programme-related materials, and active engagement in the continuous development of the College.

In addition, the position supports the College’s broader mission by ensuring alignment between academic programmes and industry standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the College’s reputation and supporting its ongoing growth and development.

Reporting to:

Dean of Business

Key Relationships:

• Dean of School of Business
• Vice Deans of Business and Social Sciences 
• Students both full and part-time
• Professional Bodies
• Academic Operations Team
  
• Student Services Team
• Faculty and Associate Faculty in the School

Key Responsibilities: 

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Responsibilities 

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Business and Finance Analytics across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the School of Business.
• Design, prepare, and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops, and other learning activities in line with institutional policies and quality standards.
• Provide timely and constructive formative and summative feedback to students.
• Supervise student research projects and dissertations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Support and supervise students on work placements and internships.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders.
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain subject expertise and pedagogical effectiveness.
• Participate in academic committees, programme boards, and quality assurance processes.
• Liaise with the library and other support services to ensure appropriate learning resources are available.
• Innovate in teaching practice through the use of digital tools, blended learning, and inclusive pedagogies.
• Monitor student engagement with learning and action appropriate responses within the design of the programme.
• Monitor academic integrity within programmes of learning and action where infringement may be a risk

Programme Development 

• Contribute to the design, development, and review of new and existing programmes, ensuring alignment with academic standards and industry needs.
• Prepare programme documentation for validation, accreditation processes and other process.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure curriculum relevance and responsiveness to emerging trends in business and finance analytics.

Research and Scholarship 

• Undertake scholarly and/or applied research that contributes to the academic profile of the School and informs teaching practice.
• Publish research outputs in relevant and appropriate field journal and other source of required standard and inclusive.
• Develop a personal research agenda aligned with the strategic priorities of the College.
• Seek external funding to support research initiatives and collaborative projects.

Engagement with Professional and External Bodies

• Engage with professional and industry bodies to inform curriculum relevance and graduate pathways.
• Collaborate with the Careers Team to support student employability, including placements, internships, and graduate opportunities.
• Represent the College in professional networks, industry forums, and academic partnerships.

Academic Leadership and Administration

• Contribute to the strategic development of the School of Business through active participation in planning and review processes.
  
• Act as Programme Director for designated undergraduate or postgraduate programmes, in consultation with the Dean.
• Provide academic advising and pastoral support to students, including acting as a personal tutor.
• Participate in College-wide events such as open days, recruitment fairs, and outreach activities.
• Contribute to short courses, executive education, and consultancy projects as required.
• Demonstrate leadership skills relevant to the role.
• Any other duties as required by the College.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• A full level 8 honours degree in Economics, Finance, Business Analytics or related field.
• Industry or professional experience in finance, analytics or data-informed business roles is desirable
• Demonstrated experience in lecturing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including curriculum delivery, assessment, and student support 
• Experience in delivering QFA-aligned content (or holding a QFA qualification) is desirable.
• Proficiency in analytics tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, Python, Power BI) is strongly preferred.
• A developing or established research profile.
• Experience supervising students at Master’s level (taught or research) is required; supervision at doctoral level is an advantage.
• Familiarity with professional accreditation processes and engagement with professional bodies (e.g., for exemptions or curriculum alignment).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in virtual learning environments (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard) and educational technologies.
• A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and engagement with the wider academic and professional community.
• A PhD in a relevant discipline (Economics, Finance, Business Analytics, Quantitative Methods). Candidates without a PhD must demonstrate a clear commitment to completing one within an agreed timeframe.

Contract:

Permanent post

Salary: 

Academic II - €53,836- €82,374

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Annual Leave: 

34 Days per annum pro rata

Hours:

Full Time

To Apply:

Internal staff only 

Please apply with a CV and cover letter both in PDF format ONLY, quoting reference number: NCI 1006 to: recruitment-cdolan@ncirl.ie by 5:00 pm, 31st July 2025.

Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to Lecturer in Business and Finance Analytics are based on the current stated role and objectives of the College. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the College.

The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001.

The Importance of Confidentiality

We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority. You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process.

Candidates' Obligations

In submitting a completed Curriculum Vitae and supporting documentation, candidates are declaring:

• That all the particulars furnished in their application are true and correct without omission and that they are aware of the qualifications and particulars for this position.
• That to the best of their knowledge that there is nothing in relation to their conduct, character or personal background of any nature that would adversely affect the position of trust in which they would be placed by virtue of this appointment.
• Their irrevocable consent to NCI making such enquiries as deemed necessary in respect of their suitability for the post in respect of which their application is made.
• Their acceptance and confirmation of the entitlement of NCI, as appropriate to, reject their application, or to terminate their employment (in the event of a contract of employment having been entered into on foot of this competition) if they have omitted to furnish NCI with any information relevant to their application or their continued employment or where they have made any false statement or misrepresentation relevant to this application or their continuing employment with the College. #LI-DNI 

Candidates should note that they may be required to submit documentary evidence in support of any particulars given by them in their application for the post.

Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 to 2014 as amended

Data collected for the purposes of recruitment activities

NCI conducts recruitment processes to fill vacancies within the college. When applying for these competitions applicants are asked to submit a range of documents, e.g., a completed application form, CV and/or a personal statement or cover letter. For the purposes of recruitment activities, we will not collect any personal data that we do not need to assess your candidature for a role with us.

Legal Basis for Processing

NCI ’s legal basis for the processing of this data is a combination of individual consent, contractual necessity and legal obligations.

Withdrawal of Consent

Applicants can withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time by notifying the College. It is important to note that withdrawal of consent prior to the completion of the process will be considered as a withdrawal of the application.

What we do with your data

People who are directly employed by NCI and are based in Ireland process all the personal data collected for both recruitment and HR purposes.

Shortlisting

HR draft up the shortlisting documents and provide the initial screening to determine if a person meets the essential criteria of the competition. A shortlisting panel is generally made up of two senior grade staff members from the relevant department for which the role is being recruited.

Sharing of your data

Where you have been successfully shortlisted for a post, each interview panel member will be furnished with a copy of the relevant information of those who will be attending interview in order that they can review applications in advance of the interview process. All such information will be returned to NCI and shredded following the competition process. Some of the interview panel will be external interviewers, who are not employees of NCI but are engaged for the purpose and are strictly subject to the rules and policies of the College.

Access

Applicants can request and receive access to their data at any time and can request and receive a copy of this data, in electronic/transferable format.

Erasure

Applicants can request the data held be erased. In this case, the application for a position is considered withdrawn.

Rectification

Applicants can have any incorrect information corrected.

Objection / Withdraw

Applications can object to this information being processed and/or can request to withdraw from the application process

Complain

Applicants can make a complaint to our internal Information Governance and Data Protection Officer

NCI Information Governance and Data Protection Officer

National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1

Tel (Direct): + 353 1 4498 523 ; Tel (Reception): + 353 1 4498 500

And/or make a complaint to the relevant authority

Data Protection Commission, 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28

Tel: +353 (0) 761 104 800

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