Job Description- Law
Position: Lecturer in Law
Reporting to: Dean and Vice-Dean of School
The Lecturer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality learning, teaching, and assessment in law. As a permanent member of faculty, the postholder will contribute actively to programme delivery, development, and continuous improvement.
The role extends beyond teaching to include full engagement in academic life at NCI, including student support, curriculum development, quality assurance processes, and participation in School and College activities.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland at the time of application. #
Key Responsibilities
Teaching
* Lecture to students within the School of Business and Social Sciences in law.
* Lecture on certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.
* Provide professional support to students in their learning activities.
* Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects in related subject areas.
* Facilitate practical research design and implementation.
* Commit to ongoing professional development.
* Participate in committees appropriate to courses.
* Engage in research and development work as appropriate.
* Provide such information as may be required by the College in relation to the activities of the role.
* Engage in the assessment processes of the College by setting and marking examinations and assignments and attending assessment boards and liaising with external examiners.
* Set, correct and give feedback on project work, research work and dissertation.
* Undertake the duties of the role in accordance with the requirements of the College Quality Assurance arrangements.
* Facilitate skills development workshops.
* Liaise with library regarding reading materials, booklists, etc.
* Develop new and existing course material, including through the use of learning technologies and appropriate delivery mechanisms.
Programme Development
* Assist in the development of existing programmes and new programmes. This may involve drafting submission documents, liaison with the validating bodies, promoting, implementing and reviewing programmes.
* Design and deliver curriculum and education interventions.
* Preparation for teaching and all other work-related activity including tutorials associated with lectures.
Research
* Carry out scholarly research relevant to College activities and strategy, including regular publications and presentations.
* Actively seek external funding to support the research interests of the School.
External Bodies
* Seek to promote and engage with relevant professional, academic and industry bodies, particularly in relation to professional membership, industry engagement and programme accreditation, where appropriate.
General
* Assist in the development of the School of Business and Social Sciences
* Act as programme director for undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes in consultation with the Dean of the School of Business and Social Sciences
* Contribute to academic and disciplinary committees and meetings as requested.
* Be available to students outside of class contact hours for guidance and support.
* Represent the college at functions and promotional events such as exhibitions, school visits, open days, recruitment evenings and other external events.
* Act as a personal tutor.
* Work on short courses, training and consultancy.
Key Relationships:
* Dean of the School
- Vice-Dean of the School
- Programme Director
- Programme Coordinators
- Academic Team
- Students
Key Attributes
Essential
An honours degree in Law, or professional qualification as a barrister or solicitor, and* a Level 9 qualification in Law or a related field.
* A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in the field.
* Level 10 in a relevant field
* Excellent communication skills.
* Skilled and experienced in giving feedback
* Good time management and organisation skills.
* Evidence of commitment to the subject area.
Desirable
- Research experience desirable
- Lecturing experience an advantage
Salary Band: Academic II €53,836 €82,374
Hours: 35 hours per week
Annual Leave: 34 days
Contract: Permanent
Application Process: Applications will close at 5pm on the 23rd of August 2026
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.
The Importance of Confidentiality We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority. You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process.
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.
Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 to 2014 as amended
Data collected for the purposes of recruitment activities
NCI conducts recruitment processes to fill vacancies within the college. When applying for these competitions applicants are asked to submit a range of documents, e.g., a completed application form, CV and/or a personal statement or cover letter. For the purposes of recruitment activities, we will not collect any personal data that we do not need to assess your candidature for a role with us.
Legal Basis for Processing
NCI ’s legal basis for the processing of this data is a combination of individual consent, contractual necessity and legal obligations.
Withdrawal of Consent
Applicants can withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time by notifying the College. It is important to note that withdrawal of consent prior to the completion of the process will be considered as a withdrawal of the application.
What we do with your data
People who are directly employed by NCI and are based in Ireland process all the personal data collected for both recruitment and HR purposes.
Shortlisting
HR draft up the shortlisting documents and provide the initial screening to determine if a person meets the essential criteria of the competition. A shortlisting panel is generally made up of two senior grade staff members from the relevant department for which the role is being recruited.
Sharing of your data
Where you have been successfully shortlisted for a post, each interview panel member will be furnished with a copy of the relevant information of those who will be attending interview in order that they can review applications in advance of the interview process. All such information will be returned to NCI and shredded following the competition process. Some of the interview panel will be external interviewers, who are not employees of NCI but are engaged for the purpose and are strictly subject to the rules and policies of the College.
Access
Applicants can request and receive access to their data at any time and can request and receive a copy of this data, in electronic/transferable format.
Erasure
Applicants can request the data held be erased. In this case, the application for a position is considered withdrawn.
Rectification
Applicants can have any incorrect information corrected.
Objection / Withdraw
Applications can object to this information being processed and/or can request to withdraw from the application process
Complain
Applicants can make a complaint to our internal Information Governance and Data Protection Officer
NCI Information Governance and Data Protection Officer
National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1
Tel (Direct): + 353 1 4498 523 ; Tel (Reception): + 353 1 4498 500
And/or make a complaint to the relevant authority
Data Protection Commission, 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Tel: +353 (0) 761 104 800
National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is a Member of the Athena SWAN Charter. NCI is committed to serving our diverse community and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.