Lecturer in Design Futures & Dissertation Supervisor

Job Title:                Lecturer in Design Futures & Dissertation Supervisor

Reporting to:           Academic: Faculty Head / Programme Directors

                                Administration: Faculty Administrator

Location:                 
Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road

Hours of work:       As per course requirements, additional hours as may be required in   line with the needs of the service.

Job Summary:

Applications are invited for a part time lecturing role in the Faculty of Design. The module is 5 ECTS credit modules from the Faculty of Designs BA programmes (Level 7) in Fashion, Interior Architecture & Design and Graphic Communication Design.

The role has also hours as a part time dissertation supervisor / lecturing role in the Faculty of Design. The module is 10 ECTS credit module from the Faculty of Design, BA programmes (Level 8) in Fashion Design, Interior Architecture & Design and Graphic Communication Design.

We are seeking a Lecturer who is enthusiastic and passionate not only about emerging design methodologies, history of art and design, material culture, theory, and multidisciplinary design but also about the opportunity to share their knowledge with the designers of the future. In this supervisory role, you will guide learners in critically analysing key current issues, contemporary discourses, and theories associated with design and related practices. The successful candidate will encourage students to engage with contemporary issues in their own design practice and to critically reflect on concepts and debates relevant to design in both a local and global context. Practice based design research is an advantage.

PURPOSE: 

The primary focus of this post will be to play an active role in the academic direction of your module including teaching, assessment and administration.

Website:              

http://www.griffith.ie/ 

For more information on the Faculty of Design see https://www.griffith.ie/faculties/design  

Advertising Date:                 Tuesday 1st July 2025

Closing Date:                         Monday 11th August 2025

Interview Date:                      Monday, 18th August 2025

Required Qualifications

Candidates will be expected to have a Level 9 Qualification or equivalent in Art & Design History or in a cognate discipline such as Visual Culture; proven teaching excellence and ability to support curriculum development; demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills; excellent interpersonal skills; and the ability to build relations and to work collaboratively. Membership of a Professional body and any record of research, scholarship and publications are an advantage.

Successful applicants should have the following attributes:

• Recent proven teaching excellence, an ability to support curriculum development and excellent communication skills.


• Have dissertation supervision, practice based an advantage.


• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills; and the ability to build relations and to work collaboratively.


• A keen interest and a broad knowledge of the subject.


• Up to date with guidelines related to the topic.


• To design, develop and produce learning and teaching material and deliver the module.


• Lecturers will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the College strategy, policy and procedures, contribute to activities which influence leading edge practice and may also undertake research activity.


• Have experience of working in a positive, flexible manner.


• Willing to arrange student trips and site visits.


• Have experience of openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues.


• Have an understanding and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity.

Design Future Module (Semester 1, Level 7, 5 ECTS) Descriptor:

Design Futures module has been designed with the intention of accommodating emerging methodologies, knowledge and skills, which are developing as a response to the increasing complexity of contemporary culture and design practice. In this module, we will explore how practice is informed by context and theory. This module can be taken by students from all of the design programmes. The learning outcomes are the same regardless of the discipline of design you are following, the learners output from this module will reflect the media and approaches of your programme’s disciplines and subject areas. There will be opportunities for the learner to critically analyse, debate and address key current issues and debates associated with design as they relate to their discipline-specific practice. The module is designed to challenge and develop your ability to critically reflect upon competing concepts and contemporary debates associated with design and related creative practices, as well as their impact within local and global contexts.

Mode:                  Full Time (Day) – Every Thursday morning from 10-12pm. Contact Hours: 24 hours

                              Dissertation – Tuesday afternoon at 1.30pm. Hours depending on student dissertation numbers.

                              Part Time (Evening & Weekend) – Every second Thursday evening from 6.15-7.45pm, and 4x3 hour Saturday classes (either 10-1 or 2-5pm)

Contact Hours: 21 hours

Guidelines for Mock Lecture

As part of the interview process, candidates are required to give a 5 – 10 minute mock lecture, regarding the interview panel as students.
The lecture should cover an item (or items) of the candidate’s choice from an existing (or proposed) course offered by the Faculty or Department.
The candidate is free to use whatever medium and teaching aids are appropriate, including laptop and projector, but is encouraged to use new technology.
The lecture should not be the first lecture in a course, nor should it be an overview of a course.
The lecture will focus on explaining a particular aspect of the course to students who are unfamiliar with the topic.
The lecturer should begin by outlining any previous information that the students are expected to know (e.g. “I’m assuming you know how to ...... which we covered last week”).
Questions will be asked of the lecturer, either during or after the lecture.

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

‘Empowering learners to achieve their career and life potential’

Why work for Griffith College?

• Competitive salary package.


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


• Free parking facilities.*


• Onsite subsidised restaurant.*


• 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. All candidates applying for teaching posts must undergo a mock lecture before being interviewed; will be asked to demonstrate ability via portfolio.