Position: Associate Faculty Lecturer in Education (Early Childhood Education and Care)
Reporting to: Vice Dean for Social Sciences, Dean of School of Business and Social Sciences
Purpose of Position:
The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality teaching, assessment and student support in Early Childhood Care and Education across designated programmes and modules. The Associate Faculty member contributes subject expertise and current professional practice while working within College academic policies, programme requirements and quality standards.
The appointee will be expected to be available to teach on NCI’s BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care programme, both the daytime cohort (taught in person on NCI campus) and the evening cohort (taught predominantly through synchronous online delivery). Appointee will also be asked to carry out placement visits as necessary.
The appointee should have an excellent knowledge of theory and practice surrounding education, more specifically early childhood education and care. They should also have relevant professional experience. Understanding of topics such as: pedagogies and curriculum in ECEC; child behaviour and development; quality assurance in ECEC environments; leadership and governance in ECEC; play, music, drama and art in ECEC; child, family and society as stakeholders in ECEC.
A panel of suitable applicants may be established for future opportunities.
Key Relationships:
* Dean of School of Business and Social Sciences
* Vice Dean for Social Sciences
* Faculty and Associate Faculty on the Education team
* Faculty and Associate Faculty across the School
* Students both full and part-time
* Professional Bodies
* Academic Operations Team
* Student Services Team
Key Responsibilities: Key Relationships:
Teaching, Learning and Assessment Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate Education programmes within the School.
* 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 level.
* Supervise students on work placements.
* 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 programme committees, programme boards, and quality assurance processes as necessary.
* Liaise with the library and other support services to ensure appropriate learning resources are available.
* Monitor student engagement with learning and action appropriate responsibilities in 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 as necessary.
* Prepare programme documentation for validation, accreditation processes and other process as necessary.
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure curriculum relevance and responsiveness to emerging trends in accounting and finance education.
Engagement with Professional and External Bodies
* Maintain and develop relationships with professional accountancy bodies to support accreditation, exemptions, and professional alignment of programmes.
* 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.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Essential:
* A full level 8 honours degree in Early Care and Education (ECCE)
* Industry or professional experience in ECCE is required
* A level 9 award in a relevant field.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
* A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Desirable:
* Demonstrated experience in lecturing, including curriculum delivery, assessment, and student support
* Familiarity with professional QAB accreditation processes and engagement with professional bodies and have the ability to lead this process.
* Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in virtual learning environments (e.g., Moodie, Blackboard) and educational technologies.
* Commitment to continuous professional development and engagement with the wider academic and professional community.
Payment Rates: Associate Faculty rates
Hours: Part-time with variable hours
Contract: Fixed - Term
Application Process: Applications will close at 5pm on the 20th of September
Please upload your cover letter and CV as a single PDF document, as only one attachment can be submitted with your application.
The successful applicant may be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to this role 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 NCI.
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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.
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.
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