Job Title: Lecturer in Design Futures & Dissertation Supervisor

Reporting to: Faculty Head / Programme Directors

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.

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

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 experience is 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 Supervision – Tuesday morning from 11.30 - 1.30pm. Hours depending on student dissertation numbers.

Part Time (Evening & Weekend)

Every second Thursday evening from 6.15-7.45pm (online), 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 a welcoming, ambitious and people-focused institution where the quality of the working environment is shaped as much by the people as by the purpose. Across our campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick, colleagues work in supportive teams where professionalism, mutual respect and collaboration are part of everyday life.

Founded in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland’s largest independent third-level institution, with a community of over 8,000 students across its campuses. The College delivers a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes across disciplines including business, law, computing, journalism, design and pharmaceutical science.

What sets Griffith apart is not only its commitment to high-quality education, but the culture that underpins it. Staff regularly speak about the strength of the relationships they build here, the trust between colleagues, the willingness to support one another, and the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that has meaningful impact on students from Ireland and internationally, working alongside people who genuinely care about what they do and who they work with.

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 healthcare plans for employees and their families
Enhanced maternity leave pay
Subsidised College programmes to support career development and upskilling.
Opportunities for staff mobility through Erasmus+ and other international mobility programmes

Mental Health and Wellbeing supports available
Free weekly yoga classes
Access to onsite fitness equipment
Availability of green space on campus, accessible to staff for sports and recreational activities
Cycle to Work scheme

Vibrant, multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment
Inclusive and diverse community
Innovative and agile place to work
Welcoming environment committed to both learner and staff development
Staff discounts and offers from a wide range of retailers and service providers
Preferential accommodation rates during the summer period for staff, and for friends and family of staff at Griffith Rooms
Year-round staff social and wellbeing events, including BBQs, coffee mornings, wellness talks, EDI events, and more

Onsite subsidised restaurant
Free parking facilities

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.

Lecturer in Design Futures & Dissertation Supervisor

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