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Ireland, Letterkenny

Reference No.: 016007

Nature and Duration of Contract: Permanent Wholetime Contract

A panel may be created for the filling of this post. This panel may be used if this post becomes vacant again within twelve months.

Reporting To: Head of the Faculty of Science and Health, ATU Donegal.

Department / Function: Department of Veterinary Medicine

Location: ATU Donegal, Letterkenny Campus (with occasional presence in ATU Mountbellew).

Essential Qualifications and Skills: 

The successful applicant must hold:


	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 Qualifications and Skills


	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.

Job Description

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.

As the Head of a new Department, you will report to the Head of Faculty and you will be a valued member of the University’s senior management team. You will have overall responsibility for the development, implementation and accreditation of the new degree in Veterinary Medicine, which is due to commence in September 2025, and associated programmes in the Department.

Specifically, you will provide leadership in key areas including curriculum development, programme accreditation, professional and regulatory body compliance, and human, animal and physical resourcing. 

Your new role will require you to be an effective leader in veterinary education across the University, ensuring the Faculty is a successful, innovative and inclusive learning environment in which academic staff and students flourish.

You will have an important role to play, internally and externally, in promoting an environment and culture that nurtures and supports staff and students from all kinds of backgrounds. 

As a key member of academic management, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the new Department, its academic programmes, students and resources. 

As Head of Department you will contribute to the achievement of the ATU strategic plan and Faculty plans by providing effective management and academic leadership within their Department.  You will be responsible for liaising and collaborating closely with ATU Mountbellew to ensure effective management of curriculum delivery and student support in ATU Mountbellew.  The HOD will be closely involved in the management of clinical teaching facilities You will be responsible for the management of departmental staff, and the planning of teaching and learning, research and commercial engagement. You will have responsibility for student recruitment, access and inclusion, and graduate outcomes.

Heads of Department are required to be in regular communication with departmental staff and to be responsive to staff and the interests of the wider ATU.  You will demonstrate vision, management skills, the ability to acquire resources, and skills to influence others in completing tasks and targets.   The Head of Department has responsibility for communication of policies and procedures to departmental staff to ensure compliance with quality processes, regulatory, professional body and governance.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible, through the Head of Faculty, to the President for the efficient and effective management and control of the assigned Department, and for its development in accordance with ATU policy and plans.

The appointee will lead, direct and manage the academic programmes at Department level including teaching, research, programme development and design, academic assessment and academic administration.

The appointee will act as advisor and leader in quality assurance issues and will implement agreed quality assurance procedures and other procedures including progression, complaints processing, grievance and disciplinary, etc.

The appointee will manage and direct the staff of the Department including timetabling and evaluating staff performance.

The appointee will promote research, technology and knowledge transfer and regional development through engagement and collaboration with business, industry and the wider community.

The appointee will carry out such duties as are assigned by the President/Head of Faculty as appropriate, including but not limited to: -


	Developing a rolling strategic and operational plan for the Department consistent with Faculty and ATU objectives and ensuring the staff are continuously advised on plans, policy and other necessary matters.
	Providing overall management and administration of the Department, including managing the Department budget and maintaining appropriate records and making available information as required by senior management
	Playing a leading role in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements
	Providing academic leadership and scholarship on existing and new courses, in course development and in course coordination
	Directing and supervising the work of members of staff of the Department, including evaluating staff performance and acting in an advisory capacity and as a professional support in academic matters to colleagues 
	Advising on and participating in recruiting suitably qualified staff and managing, in consultation with the Head of Faculty and other relevant members of ATU management, the development and implementation of a staff development programme for the Department  
	Participating in appropriate activities, including external activities, necessary to the development and promotion of the Department, Faculty and University; advising on and participating in the promotion and marketing of the Department, Faculty and University, its research, and its courses including the preparation of marketing literature and brochures and advising on student intake
	Teaching classes for up to 105 hours per annum and carrying out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examination work and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities; directing and supervising the work of Tutor/Demonstrators and taking academic responsibility for the academic standards of this work
	Working with the central management team [e.g. Registrar, Vice Presidents, central services managers] and other Heads of Faculty and Department as required and participating in committees as required from time to time.  
	Liaising closely with ATU Mountbellew on programme related requirements and activities.
	Liaising with awarding bodies, trade and professional organizations, government agencies etc. as required
	Advising on equipment and physical requirements
	Participating in committees and meetings as required
	Carrying out such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the Head of Faculty from time to time.


The appointee shall carry out the lawful instructions of the President (or Nominee) and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister.

Salary Scale

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.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

In accordance with ATU’s commitment to equality of opportunity for all job applicants, you are asked to request any reasonable accommodation in sufficient time to ensure you can participate fully in the recruitment process.

Please contact recruitment@atu.ie should you require any assistance.

Closing Date

12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 10 January 2025


Atlantic Technological University (Innovation Centre)

India

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor in Department of Commerce - Financial Modelling & Analytics

Job Description:

Designations Available:

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor

Desired Skillset:


	Applicants should preferably hold a Ph.D. in the relevant subject from reputed Institutions.
	Should have sufficient experience in Teaching, Industry & Research with reputed Institutions.
	Should have research papers published in International / National Journals.
	Should have books published and Scholars awarded / currently working for.
	Applicants with patents registered / consultancy works carried out will be given preference.
	Exposure in handling high-value funded projects will be an added advantage


Preferred Qualifications:


	Ph.D. in relevant streams with good academic records


Areas of Specialization:


	Financial Modelling
	Analytics


Responsibilities:

Academics:


	Classroom presentation
	Laboratory Instructions
	Development Learning of Resource Materials & Laboratory Development
	Student Assessment & Evaluation including Examination work of University.
	Participation in Co-curricular & extracurricular activities
	Student’s guidance, counseling & helping in their personal, ethical, moral, and overall character development
	Keeping abreast of new knowledge and skills, help to generate new knowledge and help dissemination of such knowledge through books, publications, seminars, handouts, etc.
	Continuing Education Activities Self-development through upgrading qualifications, Experience & Professional activities


Research Consultancy:


	Research development activities & Research guidance 
	Industry sponsored projects 
	Providing consultancy and testing services 
	Promotion of industry–institution interaction and R & D


Academic / Administration:


	Academic and Administrative management of the institution
	Policy planning, monitoring & evaluation, and promotional activities; both at the department level and institution level
	Design and development of a new programme.
	Preparing projects for funding in areas of R&D work, laboratory development, modernization, expansion, etc
	Administration both at departmental & institutional levels
	Development, administration, and management at Institutional levels
	Monitoring and evaluation of academic and research activities
	Participation in policy planning at the Regional / National level for the Development of Technical Education
	Helping mobilization of resources for the Institution 
	Develop, update and maintain MIS 
	Plan and implement Staff Development activities, conduct Performance Appraisal 
	Maintain Accountability 
	Extension / Industrial Connectivity 
	Interaction with Industry and Society 
	Participation in Community services 
	Providing R&D support and consultancy services to Industry and other user agencies 
	Providing non-formal modes of education for the benefit of the Community 
	Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Job rotation 
	Dissemination of knowledge 
	Providing Technical support in areas of social relevance


Apart from the above duties, any other relevant work is assigned by the Dean of the respective schools

Department:

School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL)

Skills Required:

Teaching, Industry, Research

Location:

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Years Of Exp:

0 to 20 Years


Vellore Institute of Technology

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor in Social Sciences and Languages, Department of Department of Languages German

Job Description:

Designations Available:

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor

Desired Skillset:


	Applicants should preferably hold a Ph.D. in the relevant subject from reputed Institutions.
	Should have sufficient experience in Teaching, Industry & Research with reputed Institutions.
	Should have research papers published in International / National Journals.
	Should have books published and Scholars awarded / currently working for.
	Applicants with patents registered / consultancy works carried out will be given preference.
	Exposure in handling high-value funded projects will be an added advantage


Preferred Qualifications:


	Ph.D. in relevant streams with good academic records


Areas of Specialization:


	German


Responsibilities:

Academics:


	Classroom presentation
	Laboratory Instructions
	Development Learning of Resource Materials & Laboratory Development
	Student Assessment & Evaluation including Examination work of University.
	Participation in Co-curricular & extracurricular activities
	Student’s guidance, counseling & helping in their personal, ethical, moral, and overall character development
	Keeping abreast of new knowledge and skills, help to generate new knowledge and help dissemination of such knowledge through books, publications, seminars, handouts, etc.
	Continuing Education Activities Self-development through upgrading qualifications, Experience & Professional activities


Research Consultancy:


	Research development activities & Research guidance 
	Industry sponsored projects 
	Providing consultancy and testing services 
	Promotion of industry–institution interaction and R & D


Academic / Administration:


	Academic and Administrative management of the institution
	Policy planning, monitoring & evaluation, and promotional activities; both at the department level and institution level
	Design and development of a new programme.
	Preparing projects for funding in areas of R&D work, laboratory development, modernization, expansion, etc
	Administration both at departmental & institutional levels
	Development, administration, and management at Institutional levels
	Monitoring and evaluation of academic and research activities
	Participation in policy planning at the Regional / National level for the Development of Technical Education
	Helping mobilization of resources for the Institution 
	Develop, update and maintain MIS 
	Plan and implement Staff Development activities, conduct Performance Appraisal 
	Maintain Accountability 
	Extension / Industrial Connectivity 
	Interaction with Industry and Society 
	Participation in Community services 
	Providing R&D support and consultancy services to Industry and other user agencies 
	Providing non-formal modes of education for the benefit of the Community 
	Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Job rotation 
	Dissemination of knowledge 
	Providing Technical support in areas of social relevance


Apart from the above duties, any other relevant work is assigned by the Dean of the respective schools

Department:

School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL)

Skills Required:

Teaching, Industry, Research

Location:

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Years Of Exp:

0 to 20 Years


Job Description:

Designations Available:

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor

Desired Skillset:


	Applicants should preferably hold a Ph.D. in the relevant subject from reputed Institutions.
	Should have sufficient experience in Teaching, Industry & Research with reputed Institutions.
	Should have research papers published in International / National Journals.
	Should have books published and Scholars awarded / currently working for.
	Applicants with patents registered / consultancy works carried out will be given preference.
	Exposure in handling high-value funded projects will be an added advantage


Preferred Qualifications:


	Ph.D. in relevant streams with good academic records


Areas of Specialization:


	Cancer Biology


Responsibilities:

Academics:


	Classroom presentation
	Laboratory Instructions
	Development Learning of Resource Materials & Laboratory Development
	Student Assessment & Evaluation including Examination work of University.
	Participation in Co-curricular & extracurricular activities
	Student’s guidance, counseling & helping in their personal, ethical, moral, and overall character development
	Keeping abreast of new knowledge and skills, help to generate new knowledge and help dissemination of such knowledge through books, publications, seminars, handouts, etc.
	Continuing Education Activities Self-development through upgrading qualifications, Experience & Professional activities


Research Consultancy:


	Research development activities & Research guidance 
	Industry sponsored projects 
	Providing consultancy and testing services 
	Promotion of industry–institution interaction and R & D


Academic / Administration:


	Academic and Administrative management of the institution
	Policy planning, monitoring & evaluation, and promotional activities; both at the department level and institution level
	Design and development of a new programme.
	Preparing projects for funding in areas of R&D work, laboratory development, modernization, expansion, etc
	Administration both at departmental & institutional levels
	Development, administration, and management at Institutional levels
	Monitoring and evaluation of academic and research activities
	Participation in policy planning at the Regional / National level for the Development of Technical Education
	Helping mobilization of resources for the Institution 
	Develop, update and maintain MIS 
	Plan and implement Staff Development activities, conduct Performance Appraisal 
	Maintain Accountability 
	Extension / Industrial Connectivity 
	Interaction with Industry and Society 
	Participation in Community services 
	Providing R&D support and consultancy services to Industry and other user agencies 
	Providing non-formal modes of education for the benefit of the Community 
	Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Job rotation 
	Dissemination of knowledge 
	Providing Technical support in areas of social relevance


Apart from the above duties, any other relevant work is assigned by the Dean of the respective schools

Department:

School of Bio Sciences & Technology (SBST)

Skills Required:

Teaching, Industry, Research

Location:

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Years Of Exp:

0 to 20 Years


Job Description:

Preferred qualification: Ph.D in relevant discipline

Objective:

The Assistant Professor Research positions in VIT aim to enhance the Research and Innovation eco system by attracting young exceptionally talented scientists and engineers with diverse background to work on challenging and frontier areas. It provides a platform for the development of future science and technology leaders.

Responsibilities


	Assistant Professor Research is expected to involve in high quality research which shall appear as tangible output that includes Publications in Journals of high-repute, Patents, Copyrights, Product development, etc.
	Internal project funding support for your research ideas Lab facilities to support research activities


Department:

School of Bio Sciences & Technology (SBST)

Skills Required:

Teaching

Location:

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Years Of Exp:

0 to 5 Years


University of Fribourg

Rankings

World University Rankings 2025401-500^th

Arts and Humanities 2024201-250^th

Business and Economics 2024401-500^th

Clinical and Health 2024401-500^th

Computer Science 2024501-600^th

Education 2024401-500^th

Life Sciences 2024301-400^th

Physical Sciences 2024301-400^th

Psychology 2024251-300^th

Social Sciences 2024301-400^th

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 20241001-1500^th

No Poverty 2024601-800^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024601-800^th

Quality Education 20241001-1500^th

Gender Equality 2024401-600^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024401-600^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024601-800^th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024301-400^th

Reduced Inequalities 2024401-600^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024401-600^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024401-600^th

Partnership for the Goals 20241001-1500^th

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Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at the University of Fribourg

Social Sciences301–400^th

Psychology251–300^th

Physical Sciences301–400^th

Life Sciences301–400^th

Education401–500^th

Computer Science501–600^th

Clinical and Health401–500^th

Arts and Humanities201–250^th

Business and Economics401–500^th

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University of Fribourg

Rankings

Arts and Humanities 2024201-250th

Business and Economics 2024401-500th

Clinical and Health 2024401-500th

Computer Science 2024501-600th

Education 2024401-500th

Life Sciences 2024301-400th

Physical Sciences 2024301-400th

Psychology 2024251-300th

Social Sciences 2024301-400th

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 20241001-1500th

No Poverty 2024601-800th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024601-800th

Quality Education 20241001-1500th

Gender Equality 2024401-600th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024401-600th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024601-800th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024301-400th

Reduced Inequalities 2024401-600th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024401-600th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024401-600th

Partnership for the Goals 20241001-1500th

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Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at the University of Fribourg

Social Sciences.css-umjwst{margin-left:0.5rem;vertical-align:middle;font-size:0.75rem;color:#595959;}301–400th

Psychology251–300th

Physical Sciences301–400th

Life Sciences301–400th

Education401–500th

Computer Science501–600th

Clinical and Health401–500th

Arts and Humanities201–250th

Business and Economics401–500th

Arts and Humanities 2024201-250^th

Business and Economics 2024401-500^th

Clinical and Health 2024401-500^th

Computer Science 2024501-600^th

Education 2024401-500^th

Life Sciences 2024301-400^th

Physical Sciences 2024301-400^th

Psychology 2024251-300^th

Social Sciences 2024301-400^th

Impact Rankings 20241001-1500^th

No Poverty 2024601-800^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024601-800^th

Quality Education 20241001-1500^th

Gender Equality 2024401-600^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024401-600^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024601-800^th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024301-400^th

Reduced Inequalities 2024401-600^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024401-600^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024401-600^th

Partnership for the Goals 20241001-1500^th

Social Sciences301–400^th

Psychology251–300^th

Physical Sciences301–400^th

Life Sciences301–400^th

Education401–500^th

Computer Science501–600^th

Clinical and Health401–500^th

Arts and Humanities201–250^th

Business and Economics401–500^th