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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Job Advertisement 3
Background 6
Job Description 7
Eligibility Requirements 8
Competency Framework for Professorship Role at NUI Galway 9
Information on Application and Appointment Procedures 10
Established Professor of Human Rights Law & Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights
College / College of Business, Public Policy & LawSchool / School of Law
Post Title & Subject Area / Established Professor of Human Rights Law & Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights
Post Duration / Permanent
Level / Established Professor
Reports to / Head of School
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
The National University of Ireland Galway seeks to appoint a Professor of Human Rights Law and Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights, within the School of Law.
The Irish Centre for Human Rights has developed a global reputation for excellence in the field of human rights teaching, research and advocacy, which has enabled it to attract high quality students to its acclaimed postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. Its success is reflected in the calibre and diversity of its doctoral and masters students in particular.
Graduates from the Centre's renowned doctoral programme have pursued successful careers in academia, as well as with international and non-governmental
organisations. A particular hallmark of the Centre is the fact that many graduates are now well-established academics throughout the world, but especially in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe and North America.
In filling the Established Professorship in Human Rights Law, NUI Galway is seeking a person with an international reputation for academic excellence in Human Rights Law combined with strong leadership skills who will complement the existing strengths of the Centre and enable it to develop new areas of activity in line with its future strategic priorities.
S/he will normally have a doctoral- level degree in Human Rights Law and a substantial record of teaching and research, the later evidenced by substantial publications in the broad field of human rights.
The post-holder will also be the Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at a critical time in its development having enjoyed tremendous success, nationally and internationally, particularly since 2000.
Academic staff members of the Centre are engaged in research of high international standing in a number of fields including: human rights, international criminal law, international humanitarian law, peace operations, ethnic conflict, political violence and transitional justice, socio-legal studies, Islamic law, Middle Eastern studies and Business and Human Rights.
The post-holder, as the recognised leader of the sub-discipline of Human Rights in the School of Law, will contribute to the development of the education and research programmes of the School. The Established Professor of Human Rights Law, in his or her role as Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights, will also contribute positively and proactively to the collective leadership of the School of Law. S/he will be expected to work with colleagues in the Irish Centre for Human Rights, the School of Law and other stakeholders to develop an ambitious Strategic Plan for the Centre reflecting the most relevant emphases of the University’s current strategic plan, Vision 2020.
In addition to the standard roles and responsibilities of an Established Professor the post-holder should also have the following qualities:
· Evidence of an ability to converse across disciplines with a view to increasing the collaborative involvements of the Irish Centre for Human Rights;
· Strong capacity for engagement of an ‘ambassadorial’ kind, nationally and internationally;
· Maintain and enhance the standing of the ICHR as a hub of postgraduate, doctoral and post-doctoral research in the field of human rights law;
· Capacity to mentor and manage so as to enable high performance by the staff of the Centre in a spirit of collegiality;
· Maintain and enhance the reputation of the ICHR for achieving high-level public policy impact, nationally and internationally with a proven capacity for effective media engagement;
· A willingness to cultivate an exceptional network of alumni with global reach as partners in enhancing graduate career development and future student recruitment.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Donncha O’Connell, Head of the School of Law, NUI Galway, Email or telephone: +353 (0)91 492388.
Additional information on the Irish Centre for Human Rights, NUI Galway is available at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/irish-centre-human-rights/.
Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: www.nuigalway.ie/vision2020
Salary:
€106,515 to €136,275
(This appointment will be made on the Established Professor scale in line with current Government pay policy)
(For pre 1995 public sector entrants in Ireland, the D class Salary rates will apply)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Thursday, 20th October 2016. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Garda vetting may apply.
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.
Further details are available at www.djei.ie
For more information and Application Form please see website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ Applications should be submitted online.
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.
National University of Ireland Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
BACKGROUND
The School of Law is one of the largest and most innovative Law Schools in Ireland. It has an outstanding record of achievement in teaching, research, and service to the University and wider community. There are approximately 800 students studying law at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in NUI Galway with a strong emphasis on postgraduate programmes (Masters and doctoral level) in the School’s two Centres, the Irish Centre for Human Rights and the Centre for Disability Law & Policy. Since 2008 the School exists within the College of Business, Public Policy & Law but it contributes to programmes across all Colleges of the University.
Additional information on the School of Law, NUI Galway is available at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/law/
Job Description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The post-holder duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Teaching
To give instruction and supervision, as directed by the Head of School, to students of the University in courses and programmes organised by the School or to which the School contributes to another School or College. Such duties to include curriculum and course design, preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials, project supervision and general examination and other assessment responsibilities. The post-holder is also required to be available to students for academic counselling and advice. Academic activities may also include workshop or clinical instruction, supervision of fieldwork, site visits and other off-campus activities.
Research
To engage in research and other creative and innovative activity as appropriate to the discipline. The post-holder is required to disseminate their research in academic publications, other outlets as appropriate and to participate in postgraduate supervision. The post-holder is encouraged to engage in initiatives to seek research funding, as appropriate. The post-holder is also encouraged to promote and engage in the development of collaborative research.
Contribution and Scholarly Activity
To participate in academic administration at School, College and University levels as part of their contribution to the University. To engage with the wider community regionally, nationally and internationally from a civic, economic, social and cultural perspective as a contribution to the life of the University. In representing the University externally, the post-holder is expected to maintain the highest professional standards, thereby enhancing the reputation of the University. The post-holder is expected to engage in scholarly activity such as, but not limited to, refereeing of journals, membership of discipline related advisory bodies and peer review panels and work associated with external examinership.
The post-holder shall carry out these duties under the direction of the Head of the School or of an authorised senior member of the staff of the School.
The post-holder shall be a member of College/Colleges in accordance with University Statutes.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Essential Requirements:
· Normally a PhD in Human Rights Law, with considerable experience of working and leading programmes of teaching and research in that broad subject area;
· An established international reputation in the area of Human Rights with an emphasis on academic reputation and strong evidence of impact;
· Experience of engagement with policy development in the area of Human Rights at national and international level;
· Substantial experience of leading research teams and supervision of PhD students;
· Strong track record appropriate to a professorial-level appointment of publications in a substantial number of highly-ranked journals and of papers delivered at leading conferences;
· Substantial experience of teaching Human Rights Law at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
· Experience of leading or participating in funding applications involving national and international agencies with exposure to an appropriate level inter-disciplinarity required for such work;
· Strong experience of academic planning and administration with an emphasis on planning and leading education and research programmes;
· Demonstrable evidence of strong team leadership capability and success with a proven capacity for collegiality.
Desirable Requirements:
· A recognised qualification in teaching and learning in higher education;
· Multi-lingual proficiency;
· A critical awareness of national and international issues in higher education planning and management.
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.
Further details are available at www.djei.ie
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Competency Framework for Professorship Role at NUI Galway
Academic Excellence / Leadership Excellence / Organisational Excellence· Excellence in Research
The Professor is a leader in his / her field and contributes to the direction and development of his / her discipline and body of knowledge through planning and leading research of outstanding quality. S/he leads others to make the most effective contribution to their discipline and encourages cross discipline research collaboration. / · Personal Effectiveness
The Professor is passionate and enthusiastic about the discipline/school and is committed to making his / her best personal contribution through employing excellent planning and organising, communication and decision making skills in order to achieve ambitious goals for their discipline/school and to meet the changing demands of the Professorship role. / · Thinking Strategically
The Professor is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic approach to the development of the discipline/school. S/he is aware of the wider environment, has the ability to think strategically and to devise and implement changes in line with their strategy.
· Excellence in Teaching
The Professor oversees the development of, and participates in, delivering teaching programmes which engage and inspire students at all levels and ensures a strong focus on quality teaching and on the continuous review and development of teaching skills and methodologies in the discipline. / · Leading and Managing Others
The Professor is responsible for the delivery of the work programme by getting the best out of others. S/he ensures that good administrative procedures are in place, that work is organised fairly, that there is a highly engaged work environment, and that time is given generously to developing staff. / · Collegiate and Community Contribution
The Professor values and works to instil a collegiate approach not only within his / her discipline / school and the University, but across the wider external community. S/he actively seeks to build effectively functioning teams and networks. S/he is approachable, collaborative, and values the contribution of others.
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APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
(Important Information for Applicants)
1. Application
A. How to apply
If you are a current NUI Galway employee please use the NUI Galway Employee Self Service (ESS) portal to apply for this post. Note that access to the ESS portal is currently only available on campus. The following is a link to the ESS portal:
http://ess.nuigalway.ie
The following is a link to a User Guide for ESS:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/hrdocs/ess/nuig-user-guide-academic-internal.pdf
Please ensure that you read the attached guide prior to applying for this post and allow sufficient time to make your online submission in advance of closing date.
Please note that closing dates/ times will not be extended for user error.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Non NUI Galway employees
If you are not a current NUI Galway employee please use the NUI Galway online recruitment portal to apply for this post. The following is a link to the online recruitment portal:
http://erecruit.nuigalway.ie
The following is a link to a User Guide for the online recruitment portal:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/hrdocs/ess/nuig-user-guide-academic-external.pdf
Please ensure that you read the attached guide prior to applying for this post and allow sufficient time to make your online submission in advance of closing date.
Please note that closing dates/ times will not be extended for user error
Late applications will not be accepted.
Please submit the following documents under the Applicant CV section of the online form:
a. A cover letter/personal statement outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements for the post.
b. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in your career to date in relation to the key areas as described in the Competency Framework for Professorship Roles at NUI Galway.
The completed application document must be submitted online to reach the Human Resources Office no later than 17:00 (Irish Time) on 20th October 2016. Please note that an application will ONLY be considered if documents a and b above are fully completed and received by the closing date.
All applicants will receive an acknowledgement of application. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application or if you have any other queries regarding the application process please contact or telephone 091-492151.
B. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER):
It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position.