Professor of Anatomy & Head of the Department of Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine

Reporting to: RCSI Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs (DVCAA)

Location: RCSI, 123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

This critical role of Professor and Head of the Department of Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine will drive the ongoing innovation and delivery of the University teaching programme, as well as teaching in the surgical College and its postgraduate faculties.

It also provides an innovative platform for excellence in research in a range of related areas. There are three core components of the post:

Leadership:

As Head of the Department of Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine:

The successful candidate will: 

• Lead and collaborate on the development and implementation of the Department’s vision and strategy, aligned with the RCSI strategy. Manage the efficient administration of Department’s strategy and plan.
• Provide effective leadership to Department staff - inspire, motivate, develop and mentor the existing team throughout their career stages.
• Build on and foster a collaborative team culture. Lead a diverse team of academic, administrative and technical professionals

Innovative Teaching: 

The Department of Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine plays a central role in the RCSI teaching programme. The Department teaches in the School of Medicine across RCSI teaching sites in Dublin and Bahrain, as well as delivering courses in the Schools of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences, Physiotherapy and postgraduate faculties in Dublin.

The new post holder will: 

• Lead and manage anatomy curriculum development and teaching of undergraduate students, as well as contribute to the development of anatomy modules for graduate students in Physician Associate Studies and Graduate Entry Medicine, and for professional postgraduate programmes in anatomy for trainee surgeons, radiologists and other health professionals.
• Develop the ample opportunity to further develop the Department’s and RCSI’s innovative teaching modalities including Simulation and to explore new emerging teaching technologies including Virtual Reality and AR.
• Ensure the Department continues to actively contribute to the accreditation and delivery of existing programmes and the accreditation of any new programmes

Ground-breaking Research: 

The Department of Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine has an international reputation and expertise in basic and translational research in anatomy and related topics including the development of novel medical devices. Supporting these research programs is a key part of the role.

The appointee will:

• Attract and manage translational research grants, and develop international and/or industry collaboration, to further enhance the research reputation of the University, the Department and the Irish Anatomy community.
• Ensure the departmental research strategy aligns with that of the RCSI and will support new appointments aligned with enhancing the research reputation of the Department and University.

Application Procedure 

All applications must be made via the ‘Apply’ button above.

Informal Inquiries Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Judy Walsh (judywalsh@rcsi.ie), Human Resources Department. Judy can arrange for queries to be addressed by the relevant party.

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