Lecturer in Finance

Job Title: Lecturer in Finance, Faculty of Business

Reporting to: Head of the Faculty of Business

Location: Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Job Summary

The lecturer is primarily responsible for the delivery and assessment of assigned modules and is expected to play a very active role in the academic direction of modules and programmes including teaching, learning, assessment and administration.

Job Responsibilities

Main responsibilities for position are to:

• Deliver business and finance related modules
• Work proactively in improving existing programmes
• Contribute to the design and development of new courses and programmes.
• Engage with Year Heads and Programme Directors on a regular basis and address concerns in a timely manner.
• Carry out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examination and coursework, and providing academic guidance and support to students
• Participate in internal departmental and multi-disciplinary committees and external meetings as required.

Programme Content

• Manage the development/delivery of course syllabi
• Review modules on a semesterised basis and contribute to the Annual Programme Review
• Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance policies
• Participate in activities related to the development of the Faculty's programmes
• Maintain the academic integrity of the business courses.

Lecturing

• Deliver such assigned lectures/tutorials as deemed appropriate by your Head of Faculty, day, blended or evening. For each module you are delivering, you are required to correct all assignments and examination scripts submitted.

Students

• Meet with students to discuss progress and performance, problems, etc
• Review student queries regarding coursework, exams, grades, etc

Administration & Marketing

• Attend and contribute at Exam Board meetings
• Liaise with Admissions Office and International Office re new entrants
• Participate in Open Evenings and other College promotional events

Minimum Education / Experience Requirements

Overall the successful candidates will be expected to make a significant contribution to the teaching profile of the College and:

• Possess a Level 9 postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional qualification in business/management/accounting/finance.
• Be highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• Have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Be committed to educational quality and customer service.
• Willing to work effectively as part of an integrated team in the Business Faculty
• Hold a Teaching and Learning qualification, if not, the applicant will be required to undertake the College's level 9 Training & Education programme on appointment.

About Griffith College

Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent third level institution with locations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. The main campus is situated on seven acres within a mile of St. Stephen's Green on Dublin's South Circular Road. Griffith College enjoys national and a growing international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable, award winning reputation for providing students with first class lectures and excellent study material. Griffith College offers internationally recognised postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes, complemented by a wide range of professional, short term and corporate training educational solutions - in Griffith college, there is something for everyone. Today there are over 7,000 students studying in the College, which is a designated educational institute of the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Our Vision

'To be recognised among the leading, innovative and socially enterprising of Ireland's universities'

Why work for Griffith College?

• Competitive salary package
• Access to the College's pension scheme
• Access to healthcare plans for employees and their families
• Enhanced maternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements in line with the College's remote working policy
• Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, up to Doctorate level
• Subsidised College programmes to support career development and upskilling.
• Opportunities for staff mobility through Erasmus+ and other international mobility programmes
• Mental Health and Wellbeing supports available
• Free weekly yoga classes
• Access to on-site fitness equipment
• Availability of green space on campus, accessible to staff for sports and recreational activities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Vibrant, multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment
• Inclusive and diverse community
• Innovative and agile place to work
• Welcoming environment committed to both learner and staff development
• Staff discounts and offers from a wide range of retailers and service providers
• Preferential accommodation rates during the summer period for staff, and for friends and family of staff at Griffith Rooms
• Year-round staff social and wellbeing events, including BBQs, coffee mornings, wellness talks, EDI events, and more
• Onsite subsidised restaurant
• Free parking facilities
• Staff Social Club with regular events

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of proposed areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing environment within the Faculty and the College.

Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full time for any employer in Ireland.