Assistant Lecturer in Sustainable and Circular Design (FTE 0.5)

at  National College of Art Design

School/Unit: Creative Futures Academy / School of Design
Department: Design for Body & Environment
Post Title & Subject Area: Assistant Lecturer in Sustainable and Circular Design (FTE 0.5)
Grade: Assistant Lecturer
Post Duration: Specified purpose contract covering maternity leave starting approx. August 2024
Reports to: Head of School

Salary: €46,457 – 63,333 per annum pro-rata, i.e. €23,228.50 - €31,666.50*

• Candidates should note that as per Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform guidelines, entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant.

Location: This position is ordinarily based at the NCAD Campus, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8.

ROLE

This specified purpose contract will develop, co-ordinate and deliver our new part-time MA in Circular by Design launching in September 2024, as well as delivering teaching sustainable, circular and regenerative design principles and practices to students across the College where required.
This role has been established through HCI Pillar 3 funding and is a funded position for the duration of the project.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Assistant Lecturer will be responsible for developing, coordinating and delivering NCAD’s new part-time MA in Circular by Design and constituent awards (Prof Cert and Dip) as well as delivering, developing and supporting NCAD’s sustainable, circular and regenerative design curriculum. across the College where required.
• Develop and implement new course curriculum including the co-ordination of course content, delivery and assessment.
• Enhance and promote the reputation of Sustainable & Circular Design activities at NCAD by liaising and co-operating with other national and international institutions.
• Ensure Sustainable and Circular Design content reflects and meet with the requirements of related industries, including regularly reviewing and adapting course content and structure.
• Engage in the student recruitment process including interviews, selection, assessments and examination procedures as required to ensure appropriate number and level of student cohort.
• Undertake and publish high quality research and scholarship in your field of expertise/specialist interest.
• Engage with industry and research partners, leading commercialisation projects and knowledge exchange within research.
• Supervise post graduate students.
• Participate in Department/School/College committees and boards.
• Provide students with feedback in relation to assessment performance and evaluate performance in the professional and practical elements of the course.
• Engage in continuing professional development in subject area by research, creative practice and other appropriate means of engagement in the sector.
• Proactively engage with developments within the field including changing and developing technology and techniques.
• Contribute to the general administration of the School.
• Contribute to the academic life of the School and College.
• Contribute to the wider educational community.
• Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the Appropriate Officer from time to time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS ROLE PLEASE CONTACT:

Professor Alex Milton, Head of the School of Design miltona@staff.ncad.i

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

• A track record in sustainable and circular design practice
• Post-graduate degree in sustainable and circular design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Capacity and enthusiasm for working in a transdisciplinary context within the School and College
• Experience of delivering quality teaching and learning within an higher education environment
• Ability to design, deliver and assess a range of modules in and related to specialist areas of research/professional interest
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong understanding of the creative sector and experience of working with designers from creative communities and/or microenterprises to SME’s, multinationals and representative bodie