Lecturer & Programme Director

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. Candidates with experience in the areas of care of the older person nursing practice and education and advanced nursing practice and education will have an advantage.

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

• Has recent experience in:

o Care of the older person nursing practice/education

Or

o Advanced nursing practice/education

• 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 a recognised specialist nursing or midwifery qualification in care of the older person or advanced practice, which compliments the portfolio of programmes delivered in the school

• 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.