Head of Department of Veterinary Medicine

Organisation: Atlantic Technological University, Donegal 

Reference: 016007 

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Friday 10 January 2025 

Grade: Senior Lecturer II 

Description of Post

ATU is a new Technological University in the west and northwest of Ireland formed from the merger of three Institutes of Technology in 2022.  The Faculty of Science and Health is developing a new programme of study in Veterinary Medicine which will complement existing programmes across ATU in Veterinary Nursing and Agriculture and increase the provision of Veterinary Medicine education in Ireland.  This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced academic to be involved in establishing a new programme of study in Veterinary Medicine in Ireland.  The successful candidate will be instrumental in provide strategic leadership and vision in the new programme’s development and delivery.

Please note: The postholder will be based at the ATU Donegal, Letterkenny Campus. 

Essential Qualifications 

Minimum

• An honours degree in Veterinary Medicine and be registered, or eligible to register, as a Veterinary Practitioner with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
• Minimum of five years relevant post-qualifying experience.

Desirable

• Experience in the development and/or implementation of higher education programmes for accreditation by regulatory bodies aligned to the discipline of Veterinary Medicine.
• Qualified at Ph.D. level or equivalent experience within the Veterinary field.
• Experience of meeting the professional and regulatory standards and requirements for Veterinary Medicine.
• Demonstrable evidence of excellence in teaching, learning, assessment and pedagogical innovation at third level in Veterinary Medicine.
• Leadership in curriculum design and implementation in Veterinary Medicine.
• Experience in a senior management role and effective people management skills.
• Professional experience in Veterinary Medicine.
• An understanding of the Higher Education sector and associated policies and strategies.
• Demonstrable evidence of leadership in advancing gender equality.
• Experience of developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience of budget management.
• An active research profile and track record in research funding applications, and proven leadership in research.
• Experience of the management of educational quality assurance processes.
• Excellent IT skills. 

Such factors may or may not be taken into account should there be a need for short listing of applicants for interview.

Salary

Senior Lecturer II Salary Scale €93,174 - €119,791

Candidates may be considered for incremental credit above point 1 of the scale for previous relevant industry experience in accordance with University Policy. 

Where an assistant Lecturer or lecturer currently employed in a Technological University/Institute of Technology is appointed to a post that is lower than the current grade, then the starting salary shall be the salary point which is equal to or immediately above the point currently held on the present grade or the maximum of the new scale – whichever is the lesser – and he/she shall retain his/her existing incremental date. 

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