Assistant Lecturer in Computer Science

Job Summary

The School of Computer Science is seeking to create a panel from which appropriate Temporary Wholetime vacancies which may arise over the next 12 months may be filled. The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery and further development of the School’s taught and research programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The ideal candidate will have a PhD qualification in Computing, recent research activity in an area relevant to the School’s research strategy, relevant work experience in senior roles in the ICT sector and lecturing experience at comparable NFQ levels. They will be capable of fulfilling academic leadership roles within their area, working well within a team and of contributing significantly to the School’s development within the ICT sector in Ireland and internationally.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate mix of knowledge, experience, skills, talent and abilities as outlined below:

• A first or second class honours degree in a computer science or other relevant discipline
  from a recognised degree awarding authority or an approved equivalent qualification.
• A Master’s degree in computer science or other relevant discipline from a recognised
  degree awarding authority or an approved equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrable up-to-date knowledge and skills in the core topics of computing including programming, software development, databases, networking and computer systems architectures.
• PhD degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrable up-to-date specialist knowledge and skills in Data Analytics; Security; Mobile Application Development or other relevant specialist computer science field;
• A relevant qualification and/or evidence of professional development in teaching and learning.
• Three years’ appropriate experience subsequent to obtaining an honours primary degree in a relevant discipline.
• Substantial relevant industry, research or professional experience at appropriate levels in the ICT or higher education sectors (e.g. 5+ years as senior software engineer, 5+ years in research leadership roles);
• At least one year’s lecturing experience in a third level Institution in relevant topics at comparable NFQ levels undertaking full range of duties (preparation, teaching, assessment and quality assurance);
• Experience of one or more aspects of internationalisation activities in a higher education context.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written. Communication with students is particularly important;
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team;
• Ability to engage effectively with students, staff and external stakeholders, particularly international partners.

Eligibility to compete

Eligibility to compete may be affected where applicants were formerly employed by the Irish Public Service and previously availed of an Irish Public Service Scheme including:

• Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER)
• Department of Health and Children Circular
• Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants

Applicants should ensure that they are not precluded from re-engagement in the Irish Public Service under the terms of such Schemes. This is a non-exhaustive list and any queries should be directed to an applicant’s former Irish Public Service Employer in the first instance.

Responsibilities and duties

The appointee will play an active role in the academic direction of courses including teaching, research, academic assessment and academic administration. The appointee should carry out such duties as are assigned by management including but not limited to:

• Teaching such assigned classes as deemed appropriate by management of the University, day or evening, up to 630 hours per annum including supervision of post-graduate students where appropriate. There will be a norm of 18 class contact hours per week, which may be varied from 16 to 20 in consultation with the teacher. Where a lecturer is supervising a Tutor/Demonstrator, a reduction in teaching hours will be applied on the basis of one-hour reduction per three hours demonstration/tutorials supervised;
• Carrying out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examinations work, and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities;
• Providing academic input on existing and new courses and course development;
• Engaging in research, consultancy and development work as appropriate;
• Participating in committees appropriate to courses and meetings convened by management;
• Maintaining appropriate records and making available information as required by management;
• Engaging in promotion including student recruitment as appropriate;
• Participating in development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements;
• Participating in appropriate activities necessary to the development of their department/school and the University;
• Directing and supervising the work of Tutor/Demonstrator and taking academic responsibility for the academic standards of this work.

The performance of these duties will require attendance in addition to class contact hours during the normal working week. The appointee shall carry out the lawful instructions of the President or authorized officer and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister for Education and Skills.

Application Form

Applications will be accepted through the online application. A CV will be required in addition to the application form. All correspondence from the university regarding your application will be by email. Please ensure that the security filters on your email provider will accept emails from TU Dublin.