Lecturer – Accounting, Finance, and Business

Job Summary:

Griffith College Cork is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Accounting and Finance Lecturer to join our academic team on a full-time basis. This role involves delivering high-quality teaching across both day and evening programmes, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting student success. The successful candidate will hold a Level 9 qualification (or higher) in a relevant discipline and will bring academic expertise and/or professional industry experience to inspire and engage our learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and workshops in Accounting, Finance, and Business across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Design and develop innovative teaching materials, learning activities, and assessments in line with academic and industry best practice.
• Assess student work within QA-approved guidelines, providing constructive feedback to support learning and progression.
• Actively contribute to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with professional body standards (e.g., ACCA, CIMA).
• Provide academic mentorship and pastoral support to students, helping them achieve their educational and professional goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals to integrate real-world perspectives into the classroom.
• Participate fully in departmental meetings, academic reviews, programme administration, and quality enhancement initiatives.

Minimum Education/ Experience Requirements:

• Level 9 qualification (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Proven teaching ability and/or professional experience in accounting, finance, or business.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and IT skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain academic and professional standards.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and digital learning tools.

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.
• 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.

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.