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Job Title: Lecturer & Programme Director
Reporting To: Head of School or Nominee
Location: 123 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2
School (or department): School of Nursing and Midwifery
Contract type/duration: Permanent Full Time
Closing date for applications: Friday 30th October 2026
Objective of this post:
The School of Nursing and Midwifery are seeking a Lecturer/Programme Director to join the team, we are seeking applicants with a background in a number of areas.
The post holders will help support the implementation of a range of nursing postgraduate specialist programmes. The principal objective of the posts is to lead and participate in the development, direction, teaching, facilitation and examining of each allocated programme. The successful candidates will assist with the delivery of the school’s curriculum in the multi-cultural environment of RCSI Dublin, ensuring academic quality and consistency across the RCSI campus.
The post- holder will be based in the School of Nursing and Midwifery as part of
Specific Responsibilities include:
Participating in the administration and delivery of current teaching programmes, teaching modalities and assessment for post graduate nursing students
Undertaking collaborative research that complements and develops the school’s academic status and reputation, and contributes to nursing practice and education
Contributing to the development and introduction of new teaching programmes, teaching modalities and modes of assessment
Liaising with colleagues across RCSI international campuses in the facilitation of research and teaching activities
Mentoring students, and monitoring student assessment and progress
Supervising postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level
Participating in the development of RCSI’s teaching and learning strategy including the effective use of technology-enhanced learning
Contributing to quality assurance/quality improvement and accreditation of existing modules
Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required
Undertaking overseas assignments as may be required from time to time
Employing a collaborative ethos in all aspects of academic practice
Performing such other related duties as may be required
Representing the best interests of the School and RCSI
Person Specification Essential:
PhD degree or equivalent
Is registered or is potentially eligible to register as a nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland
Has a track record in leadership in clinical practice or education
Has a track record in research
Has excellent computer, presentation, and verbal & written communication skills
Has a strong teaching interest and skill set, as evidenced by experience of, a proven track record in, and enthusiasm for postgraduate teaching and assessment
The successful candidates core values and behaviours should demonstrate:
General Competencies Leadership competencies
Student and customer service Vision
Scholarship and excellence Leadership and respect
Collegiality and professionalism People Development
Innovation and flexibility
Planning and organising
Person Specification Desirable:
Has made a significant contribution to the development of specialist nursing/midwifery practice in terms of education, practice development and research
Has an effective communication style appropriate to audience and situation
Has a strong commitment to own personal and professional development
Has excellent time-management skills in order to effectively progress across all three domains of responsibilities (teaching, research and service)
Can build and maintain strong working relationships
Has a proven ability for both independent and team work
We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do apply — we would love to hear from you.
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The Process:
Interview and presentation
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a formal in-person competence-based interview and presentation.
Particulars of Post
This post is a full-time permanent position. The appointee will report to the Head of Department or nominee.
Informal Enquiries:
Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Clarissa Disconzi, Human Resources Department (email: clarissadisconzi@rcsi.ie). All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage www.rcsi.com/careers. Clarissa can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager. Please note that we do not accept CVs directly.
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