Assistant Lecturer Agricultural Mechanics/engineering

Assistant Lecturer Agricultural Mechanics/Engineering - (Kerry Campus) (1 Year Fixed Term Contract) This position will be filled in the academic year 2025/2026 in accordance with the requirements of the Technological Universities Act 2018.
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Minimum qualifications for appointment to the post on a permanent or contract basis (a) Appropriate honours primary degree(s) (second class or higher) in an Agricultural Engineering related discipline or equivalent.
and/or Completion of an appropriate full trade apprenticeship in Agricultural Mechanics/Heavy Plant or equivalent and passed all the associated Examinations including appropriate post apprenticeship qualifications or equivalent.
and (b) Three years relevant post qualification experience i.e.
three years relevant experience having gained the qualifications at 1(a) above Desirable Skills: Experience in all aspects of relevant Practice Practice Experience of Workshop practice Experience in a Leadership Capacity Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety & regulations Evidence of Continuing Professional Development 2.
Duties The Assistant Lecturer will play an active role in the academic direction of courses including teaching, research, academic assessment and academic administration.
The appointee should carry out such duties as are assigned by management including but not limited to:- (a) Teaching such assigned classes as deemed appropriate by management of the university, day or evening, up to 630 hours per annum including supervision of post-graduate students where appropriate; (b) Carrying out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examinations work and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities; (c) Providing academic input on existing and new courses and course development; (d) Engaging in research, consultancy and development work as appropriate; (e) Participating in committees appropriate to courses and meetings convened by management; (f) Maintaining appropriate records and making available information as required by management; (g) Engaging in promotion including student recruitment as appropriate; (h) Participating in development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements; (i) Participating in appropriate activities necessary to the development of their department / school and the University; (j) Directing and supervising the work of Tutor/Demonstrator and taking academic responsibility for the academic standards of this work.
The appointee shall carry out the lawful instructions of the President or Authorized Officer and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
The performance of these duties will require attendance in addition to class contact hours during the normal working week.
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Salary The salary scale as at 01/8/2025 for an Assistant Lecturer per annum is: €46,601 - €63,104 4.
Progression Assistant Lecturers will progress to the grade of Lecturer on completion of one years service after having reached the maximum of the Assistant Lecturer scale subject to a minimum of five years continuous service having regard to ability, experience, academic qualifications, scholarship and demonstrated performance.
Possession of an appropriate defined postgraduate qualification or equivalent shall normally be considered an essential requirement.
Universities may award incremental credit for previous service in the Assistant Lecturer grade in another Institute or University.
The University may require five years service in the University before progression is considered.
An Assistant Lecturer with a Ph.
D.
and relevant research experience may be considered for progression after three years continuous service.
If successful such an Assistant Lecturer may be placed on the first point of the lecturer scale and remain on that point until five years service has been established or a vacancy at Lecturer level has occurred.
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Citizenship Requirement Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit.
The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, United Kingdom along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply.
It is an offence under the Employment Permits Acts 2003 and 2006 for both an employer and an employee if a non-EEA National is in employment without an appropriate employment permit.
Employment permit holders can only work for the employer named on the permit.
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The Interview Process If invited to interview, applicants will be assessed at the interview under the following criteria Qualifications Experience/Achievements to date Communications & Pedagogical Skills Professional & Personal Development/Potential Knowledge of and interest in Higher Education Sector Team Working and Organisational Skills In addition, candidates will be invited to make a short presentation on a nominated topic.
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IMPORTANT NOTES Application Form: Please ensure that full information is given on qualifications etc and that the information is accurate and corresponds to the original transcript of qualifications.
Please note that any misstatement will result in disqualification.
Note the declaration to be ticked at the end of the application form.
Screening and short-listing takes place only on the basis of information submitted on the official application form.
There is an appeals process in place whereby applicants can appeal the decision of the screening process within 10 days of the letter advising them of the decision at the screening stage.
Please ensure that those you nominate as referees are contacted by you and will be able to supply a reference without delay if requested.
Further information on the Universityis available on the website.
Latest date for receipt of completed application forms to the Human Resources Office is 1.00pm on Friday 15th August 2025 Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Appointments will be subject to Garda vetting.
The University operates an online recruitment system.
All applications must be made via the e Recruitment system.
Interview: Interviews will be held in Tralee.
The University regrets that it cannot pay expenses for candidates attending interviews for this post(s) or for taking up the position, if appointed.
General: The information given in this document is of a general information nature only and should not be taken as contractual.
The Human Resources Office, Munster Technological University, Tralee, Co Kerry MTU is an Equal Opportunities Employer Skills: Teaching assigned classes Carrying out assessment Providing academic input on courses

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