INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
REF: 007763
Table of Contents
Page Number
Job Advertisement 3
Job Description 5
Eligibility Requirements 7
Competency Framework for Lecturer roles at NUIG 8
Application Procedures 9
Criteria for transition from Lectureship below the bar to Lectureship above the bar 11
Procedures relating to consideration of confirmation in post of newly appointed staff 12
LECTURER (BTB) IN CHEMISTRY - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
School / Chemistry
Post Title & Subject Area / Lecturer in Chemistry - Inorganic Chemistry
Post Duration / Permanent
Level / Below the Bar
Reports to / Head of School of Chemistry
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Applications are invited for permanent post, which is available as soon as possible and no later than September 1st 2015. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the design, review and delivery of the teaching programmes of the School of Chemistry to undergraduate students at NUI Galway. The candidate will deliver course work in all undergraduate years as well as contribute to postgraduate teaching. He/she will contribute to module coordination. She/he will supervise or co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students in research and contribute to wider activities in the School, College and University. The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of fundamental chemical principles and demonstrate that they can communicate these to students. They will build a research programme in Inorganic Chemistry. Areas of interest are catalysis, materials, solid state chemistry, and/or bioinorganic chemistry. This research programme will add to and complement the research of the School and wider University. The appointee will have excellent interpersonal skills and be prepared to collaborate with their colleagues within the School, University, nationally and internationally.
Requirements
· BSc in Chemistry and normally a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry or a related area.
· Experience in teaching at 3rd Level
· A strong track record of research in Inorganic Chemistry as evidenced by recent research
publications in high quality peer reviewed international journals and the presentation of a research plan in the area
· The potential to be an excellent teacher of Inorganic Chemistry
· Excellent understanding of fundamental chemical principles
· Good organisational skills
· Ability to work well with people and autonomously
· Good communication skills
The successful candidate will be involved in teaching core courses in Chemistry in the School of Chemistry. They will teach Inorganic Chemistry at an advanced level. They will supervise final year students in their investigative research project in Chemistry and/or Biopharmaceutical Chemistry and placement students. They will supervise Master and PhD students and are expected to apply for funding to support their research group. They will carry out teaching and other duties as may be assigned by the Head of School.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Andrea Erxleben, Acting Head of School, Email or telephone: +353 (0)91 492483
Additional information on the School of Chemistry is available at www.nuigalway.ie/chemistry
Salary: note:
€36,230 to €51,104 p.a. (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)
(This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Below the Bar 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 (GMT) on Thursday, 9th April 2015. 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.
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. In some disciplines, academic activities may also include laboratory, workshop or clinical instruction, supervision of fieldwork, site visits and other off-campus activities.
· Contribute to the development and delivery of teaching programmes in the School of Chemistry in area of Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
· Provide a high standard of teaching to students across a range of areas, in particular inorganic chemistry.
· Supervise placements and undergraduate investigative projects in Chemistry
· Supervision of MSc or PhD students as required
· Contribute to the development and review of the curriculum and programmes delivered
· Confident teaching of student groups of various sizes and at different levels both in the lecture room and in the laboratory
· Setting examination papers and other assessments at appropriate levels
· Coordination of modules, and associated examinations and assessments in a timely manner
· Competent and consistent marking of examination papers and other assessments
· Supervision of teaching assistants
· Competent use of a range of teaching methods and strategies and willingness to continually evaluate and improve the effectiveness of their teaching methods and skills
· Organise and structure their teaching logically to help maximise learning and ensure a good student experience
· Incorporate recent research developments into courses to enhance student interest and the student experience
· Demonstrate a commitment to students and give time and effort to engage with, and be accessible to students
· Gives constructive and timely feedback and advice to students
· Discourage plagiarism, and work with staff in School to deal with plagiarism when it arises
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.
· Engage in research in an area of Inorganic Chemistry that is a reasonable fit to the strategic goals of the University and that will further strengthen interactions within the School of Chemistry and one or more of the University’s Research Institutes
· Publish research work in the area of Inorganic Chemistry regularly in high quality, peer-reviewed journals and present research at leading conferences in the field
· Build up collaborative links locally and externally and keep up to date with research in own area and what is happening in the international research community
· Be willing to work with industry and other relevant external bodies with regard to the benefits that can result
· Develop grant proposals which effectively communicate the value and potential benefits from funding their research
· Effectively plan and administer research projects, including budgeting and reporting
· Provide quality supervision and guidance in relation to the research of students, motivating and encouraging them to help them to solve chemical problems and to develop problem solving skills
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.
Personal Effectiveness
· The post holder must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Demonstrate excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, to effectively meet deadlines and to deliver to high standards across the areas of teaching, research and contribution
· Have good time management skills to manage a heavy workload
· Effectively manage their time to maximise the time available for research and teaching
· Be flexible and adaptable in managing competing demands while protecting core values
Leading and Managing Others
· Works constructively within a collective collegiate structure
· Consistently work with others to ensure high standards in all aspects of the role
· Give clear instructions in relation to the contribution expected from others
Collegiate and Community Involvement
· Actively build strong internal and external networks and collaborative links
· Participate in cross discipline working groups in addition to taking on roles in external institutions/agencies (with the necessary University approval in place)
· Assume administrative/organisational roles and tasks to help ensure the smooth running of the School/Discipline
· Be willing to contribute outside the University
· Encourage students to get involved in relevant external groups or outreach activities, where appropriate
· Support colleagues internally and with other universities in initiating collaborative enterprises/programmes
Strategy and Vision
· Has a clear overall vision for what the School/Discipline is trying to achieve and how their work fits in with the overall direction
· Understands how the discipline is developing and bring this to bear on their work
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:
· BSc & normally a PhD in Chemistry or related discipline
· Experience in laboratory teaching or giving lectures or tutorials to undergraduate students
· Demonstrate potential to contribute to the teaching of Inorganic chemistry at an advanced level to chemistry and biopharmaceutical chemistry students
· Excellent understanding of fundamental chemical principles and demonstrate the potential to communicate these to students (to be assessed at interview)
· Postdoctoral research experience
· Recent research publication in an area of Inorganic Chemistry in peer reviewed high ranking journals
· Candidate must submit a research plan
· Good organisational skills
· Ability to work well with people
· Strong communication skills
Desirable Requirements:
· Candidate can demonstrate evidence of successful research grant writing skills
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.
Further details are available at www.djei.ie
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Competency Framework for Lecturer Roles at NUIG
Academic Excellence / Leadership Excellence / Organisational ExcellenceCORE / · Excellence in Research
The Lecturer furthers their discipline and contributes to the body of knowledge in their area through planning, carrying out and publishing/ disseminating their own high quality research, building and leading research groups and providing supervision and support for postgraduate students to enable them to produce quality research. They keep up to date with relevant developments in their field and network and collaborate with others, both internally and externally, to optimise the value and relevance of the research being produced and to maximise the School’s/Discipline’s ability to attract research funding. / CORE / · Personal Effectiveness
The Lecturer is enthusiastic about their discipline and is committed to making their best personal contribution through employing excellent planning and organising, communication and decision making skills to achieve their goals and through working hard and being flexible in order to meet the multiple and changing demands of the Lecturer role. / CAPACITY TO DEVELOP / · Strategy & Vision
The Lecturer should contribute to the strategic development of the discipline by developing a strong awareness of the wider environment, how the discipline is developing and how the School/Discipline can develop in the long term to optimise its contribution. He /She must have the ability to make a strong case for the development of new programmes or engaging in joint programmes or collaborations that they feel will add long term value to the School/Discipline.
CORE / · Excellence in Teaching
The Lecturer develops and delivers quality teaching programmes which engage and inspire students at all levels and maximises their learning. They are confident in using a range of teaching techniques, are open to innovations in teaching and are focused on continually developing their own teaching skills. / CAPACITY TO DEVELOP / · Leading Others
The Lecturer must work well with others, providing leadership and direction to students, colleagues and support staff in relation to projects or areas of work that they are leading on. They effectively encourage, support and manage the contributions of others to deliver results for the discipline and to ensure that high standards are met. / DEVELOPING / · Collegiate & Community Contribution
The Lecturer values and engages in a collegiate approach to working with others, within their own discipline, school and university and also within the wider external community. S/he actively seeks to build effective networks and is willing to contribute their time and expertise to a range of broader university wide or community projects.
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APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
1. Application
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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:
www.nuigalway.ie/hr/documents/internal/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.