Programme Director

Job Title: Programme Director in the Faculty of Computing Science

Reporting to: Head of Faculty of Computing Science

Location: Dublin main campus on South Circular Road

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent (subject to 6 months probation)

Job Summary:

The Programme Director (PD) reports to the Head of Faculty of Computing Science and laisses with relevant Year Heads, lecturers, guest lectures and dissertation supervisors within the faculty. The PD ensures that an excellent service is provided to all those who interact with the faculty: students and staff alike.

Job Responsibilities:

General:

• Providing academic leadership through helping to maintain and enhance excellence in teaching within the faculty


• Work pro-actively in improving existing courses and programmes


• Contribute to the design and development of new courses and programmes


• Meet students, lecturing staff and dissertation supervisors on a regular basis and address concerns in a timely manner


• Provide support and supervision to Faculty lecturers


• Provide assistance to students as required in a timely manner


• Participate in internal departmental / multi-disciplinary committees and external meetings as required


• Adhere to exam procedures and deadlines


• Be committed to educational quality and customer service


• Work effectively as part of an integrated team in the Computing Faculty

Course Content:

• Manage the development and delivery of approved course syllabi as validated


• Review courses/modules on an annual basis to ensure the ongoing integrity of programmes


• Maintain the academic integrity of the courses

Teaching:

• Teaching as required

Students:

• Meet with the students to discuss performance, problems and complaints and advise on remedial action


• Review student queries re: module(s) results in examinations

Administration:

• Provide Annual Course Review to the Head of Faculty


• Work with the Office Manager/Administrator to create timetables for each course within the College’s timetabling system


• Attend Exam Board meetings


• Liaise with Admissions and International Office re: new entrants and participate in marketing events


• Liaise with Year Heads with regard to maintaining and monitoring student attendance record.


• Assist Head of Faculty with regard to the performance management of relevant teaching staff


• Work with the relevant staff in the faculty so that administrative and academic deadlines are met

Minimum Education/ Experience Requirements:

Overall, the successful candidates will be expected to make a significant contribution to the teaching and academic management profile of the faculty and:

• Possess a Level 9 postgraduate qualification in Computing Science and at least one year of lecturing experience for computer science programmes in a higher education institution, or is undertaking a Level 9 postgraduate qualification in Computing Science and possess at least 5 years of lecturing experience for computer science programmes in a higher education institution.


• Be highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.


• Have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.


• Be committed to educational quality and customer service.


• Willing to work effectively as part of an integrated team in the Computing Faculty.


• Hold a Teaching and Learning qualification, if not, the applicant will be required to undertake the College's level 9 Training & Education programme on appointment.


• Must be legally entitled to work full time in Ireland for any employer.

About Griffith College

Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent third level institution with locations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. The main campus is situated on seven acres within a mile of St. Stephen's Green on Dublin's South Circular Road. Griffith College enjoys national and a growing international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable, award winning reputation for providing students with first class lectures and excellent study material. Griffith College offers internationally recognised postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes, complimented by a wide range of professional, short term and corporate training educational solutions - in Griffith college, there is something for everyone. Today there are over 7,000 students studying in the College, which is a designated educational institute of the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Click the link for more information.  http://www.griffith.ie/

Our Vision

‘To be recognised among the leading, innovative and socially enterprising of Ireland’s universities”

Why work for Griffith College?

• Competitive salary package.


• Access to health cash plan for self and family through salary sacrifice


• Bike to work scheme.


• Opportunity for continued training development and support.


• Free parking facilities.*


• Onsite subsidised restaurant.*


• Onsite Gym.


• Stunning historical premises.


• Vibrant multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment.


• Innovative and agile place to work.


• Welcoming environment committed to learner and staff development.


• *Dublin campus on South Circular Road.
  
  

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of proposed areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing environment within the Faculty and the College.

Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for any employer in Ireland.