Assistant Lecturer in Communications and English

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Donegal, ULSTER
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 05 Apr 2024

Description of Post

The appointment for an Assistant Lecturer in Department of Law, Public Service and Education within the Faculty of Business.

The Business Faculty, in addition to undergraduate programmes, offers a range of postgraduate (Masters & Doctorate) programmes which are increasingly differentiated as lifelong learning, practice based and blended/online learning. These programmes are often of a multidisciplinary nature and utilise staff across all departments. The Faculty of Business also has a growing base of doctoral level staff, and increasingly is looking to maximise the dissemination of knowledge through publications and conferences.

The Department introduced a new BA in Communications with English in 2023.  This programme reflects the increasing need for strong communication skills with a capacity to interact across a variety of platforms, including hybrid/blended communication channels. The programme is grounded in the texts of English literature moving to application of this knowledge and communication of content in an ever-changing multimedia environment.

Successful applicants should have expertise in a range of subject areas across this programme together with experience working as part of an enthusiastic team.

Appointment(s) may be on a permanent/fixed term/pro-rata/part-time basis as required at Assistant Lecturer level. A panel will be created for any vacancies that may arise in the future.

Please note: The postholder will be based at the ATU Donegal, Letterkenny Campus.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum

  • An HonoursDegree (2.2 or higher) in a relevant Level 8 degree[as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)], or equivalent.
  • Three years relevant post-qualification experience.

Desirable

  • A Master’s degree or post-graduate qualification in a relevant area.
  • Relevant lecturing experience in a third level institute or university or equivalent.
  • Expert knowledge of English and communications.
  • Experience in writing or contributing to module and programme development.
  • A demonstrable record of continuing professional development.
  • Active in research in an industrial and/or academic environment.
  • Experience of technology enhanced learning.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to work in teams.