Job Description for Senior Lecturer

Job Description for Senior Lecturer

Job Title: Full time Senior Lecturer Position (permanent)

Reporting to: Head of the School of Pharmacy

Objective: The objectives of this post are:

1. To develop and lead the strategy for clinical health sciences research within the School of Pharmacy;

2. To support curriculum delivery and design in the undergraduate and post-graduate curricula of the School of Pharmacy.

Specific duties include:

·  Assist with development and implementation of the strategy for pharmacy practice research within both the School of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,

·  Develop and manage research collaborations among both the RCSI campuses and academic partners (e.g. 3U Partnership),

·  Preparation, delivery and assessment of clinical health-sciences in the undergraduate and post-graduate curricula as required using web-enabled technologies where appropriate,

·  Mentorship of assigned students,

·  Competent discharge of administrative responsibilities including module co-ordination and participation in College governance structures as directed,

·  Complying with statutory legislation and department rules and requirements in furtherance of your own, staff and student welfare and safety,

·  Representing the best interest of RCSI at all times, enhancing the School’s reputation in both pharmacy practice teaching and research,

·  Embody a collaborative ethos in all aspects of academic practice,

·  Performing such other duties as may be required from time to time.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate:

·  Is eligible to be registered as a health care professional by relevant statutory body,

·  Has a Doctorate (Ph.D./D.Phil./M.D.) in a relevant discipline,

·  Has a proven track record in attracting funding as a Principal Investigator in the area of clinical health sciences research,

·  Has a proven track record in the area of clinical health sciences research/social sciences/population health as evidenced by peer reviewed publication in the area,

·  Previous experience of teaching and assessing students in an academic environment,

·  Has excellent communication skills,

·  Can co-ordinate and motivate a multi-disciplinary team,

·  Requires minimum direction, high personal energy, positive approach to dealing with challenges and ambiguity,

·  Has flexibility to work irregular hours on occasion.

Note: this Job Description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the College in delivering the RCSI Noble Purpose and Vision

RCSI Noble Purpose: building on our heritage in surgery, we will enhance human health through endeavour, innovation and collaboration in education, research and service

RCSI Vision: to become one of Europe’s leading Health Science institutions through building a truly international medical College network, enhancing leadership in Irish surgical practice and education and delivering a focused and distinctive research programme

Academic/SLecturer/July2012/SOG