Job Title: Prgramme Director, Msc. In Accounting & Finance,

Reporting to: Head of GBS faculty and Head of Academic Programmes, Cork

Location: Griffith College Cork, Wellington Road, Cork.

Job Type: Initially, 11-month fixed term contract

Job Summary:

The Griffith Business School and Griffith College Cork is delighted to offer its MSc. in Accounting and Finance in its Cork campus from September 2025. We are seeking to recruit a strong leader to join us as a Programme Director within the Faculty. The person appointed will have a proven record of academic leadership, in the management of higher education programmes, at level 9. The selected candidate will make a strong contribution to the management of the Faculty whilst supporting learners for the duration of their studies in the Graduate Business School.

Job Responsibilities:

Programme Management

Manage the delivery of assigned programme as prescribed by QQI, the Governing Body and the College’s Quality Assurance Procedures
Review programmes/modules on an annual basis
Maintain the academic integrity of the programmes
Actively work with Admissions, International Office and Marketing in the conversion and recruitment of new learners.
Liaise with colleagues in Griffith College Dublin, ensuring coordination of programmes, learning / lecturer delivery plans and exams in each campus
Ensure that the delivery mechanisms are appropriate for each module
Maintain the module integrity between day and evening programmes
Assist with the management and coordination of Dissertation Supervisors in other GBS programmes in GCC on a number of programmes outside MSCAF.
Liaise closely with Dissertation Coordinator to monitor students’ progress
Advise lecturers of support facilities to enhance performance
Organise additional tutorials/lectures where appropriate
Responsible for management of programme committee meetings
Responsible for oversight of learner and lecturer feedback of assigned programme
Assist in the recruitment of suitably qualified programme lecturers

Faculty

Provide Annual Programme Review Report
Manage lecturers Annual Module Report Forms
Student contact hours to discuss performance, problems, complaints and advise on remedial action
Attend weekly faculty meeting
Approve Examination Broadsheets/attend Examination Boards
Contribute to faculty planning (e.g. timetables, new programme development/review etc.)
Retain summary information on exam module reviews and lecturer assessments
Graduation duties: calling of candidates, approving awards
Member of Programme Director Group

Teaching

Lecture hours on assigned modules within the School and other assigned areas if required.
The role requires at least 6 hours and up to 10 hours of delivery per week per semester
Supervision of all MSCAF dissertations and second marking of other faculty dissertations.
Provide a professional support to students in their learning activities.
Attend meetings and participate in committees appropriate to assigned programmes.
Set, correct and provide written feedback to learners and engage in second marking for examinations and projects.
Any other duties that fall within the employee’s capabilities.

Minimum Education/ Experience Requirements:

Relevant qualification in Accounting and Finance, i.e. must hold a minimum of Masters level (a professional qualification such as ACCA, ICAI may be considered)
Knowledge and practical experience of a relevant subject area
Experience in higher education programme management
Lecturing experience
Excellent communication skills
Good time management and organisation skills
Enthusiasm and commitment to their subject area
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 College was established in 1974 and is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year with “GC50”, a series of events and activities celebrating our history and looking forward to the future. The Cork campus is set on over 5 acres of landscaped gardens on Wellington road, minutes from Cork City centre. 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 four college campuses. The college 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
Bike to work scheme.

Opportunity for continued training development and support.

Free parking facilities.
Stunning historical premises.
Vibrant multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment.

Innovative and agile place to work.

Welcoming environment committed to learner and staff development.

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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.

Programme Director, Msc. In Accounting & Finance

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