21 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
South East Technological University- Department
Health Science- Research Field
All- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Ireland- Application Deadline
27 Mar 2024 - 16:00 (Europe/Dublin)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
37- Offer Starting Date
6 May 2024- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
European Union / Next Generation EU- Reference Number
032025- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Employer: SETU
School: Health Sciences
Location: SETU Waterford Campus
Commencement Date: Immediately
Contract Duration: 2 years full time, fixed term
A standby panel may be formed from which vacancies for this role may be filled.
The successful candidate will have appropriate academic, administrative and supervisory experience to enable the validation of a new degree in Optometry at SETU and the subsequent accreditation with CORU. The appointee will report to the Head of School.
Duties of the Post will include:
- A leading role in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements associated with the new Optometry programme.
- Contributing, as appropriate, to the development of the business case for the new programme.
- Engaging with the appropriate regulatory bodies to develop the new programme.
- Support the recruitment of staff for the new programme.
- Ensuring that the new programme is designed in accordance with and aligned to professional body standards
- Preparing documentation for CORU accreditation
- Preparing programme and module resources including teaching and learning strategies and resources to support competency assessments and industry placements
- Advising on and progressing infrastructure requirements for the new programme.
- Planning and implementing programmes of research and development relevant to the Optometry programme.
- Participating in appropriate activities, including external activities, necessary to the development and promotion of the new programme, School and the University.
- Providing academic leadership and scholarship in course development and in course coordination.
- Maintaining appropriate records and making available information as required by senior management.
- Developing and strengthening links with relevant educational institutions regionally, nationally and internationally.
- Lecturing up to 105 hours annually
- Carrying out such duties within the University as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Head of the School.
The appointee will carry out the lawful instructions of the President or authorized officer and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
The performance of this work will require regular attendance at the University in addition to class contact hours during the normal working week.
Salary: The Salary scale applicable to this post is €89,326 - €114,847
Requirements
- Research Field
- All
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
|
PERSON SPECIFICATION | ||
Attributes | Essential | Desirable |
Academic Qualifications
| Appropriate level 8 degree in Optometry or equivalent from a recognised degree awarding authority and a further qualification of at least Master’s degree/level 9 in Optometry from a recognised degree awarding authority. | PhD or equivalent in subject area(s) relevant to the post. |
Professional Qualifications |
| Registered with the Optical Registration Board or equivalent European/International accreditation body for Optometry education. |
Experience | 5 years relevant post qualifying (Degree) work experience in practice, industry, research and/or third level education. | 10 years relevant post qualifying (Degree) work experience in practice, industry, research and/or third level education. Previous programme development/ management experience. Previous experience with meeting optometry professional body requirements Extensive research experience in the area of optometry or related field. Experience of working in a higher education institution. Experience in cross campus initiatives. |
Specific knowledge and skills
| Knowledge of the regulatory requirements for Optometry education programmes as set down by the Optical Registration Board. | Knowledge of the processes involved in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements. Experience of leading and managing a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of research funding opportunities. Evidence of leadership in advancing gender equality. |
I.T. Skills | Word Processing and Data Management. | Experience of using education support software such as Moodle. |
Specific Personal Qualities | Track record of working in multidisciplinary and diverse project teams. Excellent communicator. | Demonstrated track record of delivering large scale projects.
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Specific Requirements
All applications must be submitted via this system. We no longer accept applications through email.
At a minimum candidates must demonstrate in their application that they possess all of the essential elements applicable in the person specification. The Technological University will then decide to interview only those applicants who appear from the information available, to be the most suitable, in terms of experience, qualifications and other requirements of the post. Candidates should keep a hard copy of the advert for their file as this will be needed for review should their application progress.
This post is subject to Garda Vetting.
SETU is an equal opportunities employer.
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- South East Technological University
- Country
- Ireland
- City
- Waterford
- Postal Code
- X91 KOEK
- Street
- Main Campus,
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.setu.ie/vacancies
Contact
- City
Waterford- Website
https://www.setu.ie/vacancies- Street
Main Campus,- Postal Code
X91 KOEK
[email protected]
STATUS: EXPIRED