Programme Director, MSc in Sustainable Engineering Management

Overview

Job Title: Programme Director, MSc in Sustainable Engineering Management

Reporting to: Head of Campus, Limerick

Location: Griffith College Limerick

Job Type: Initially, 11-month fixed term contract

Job Summary

Griffith College Limerick is delighted to offer its MSc in Sustainable Engineering Management in its Limerick campus from September 2025. We are seeking to recruit a strong leader to join us as a Programme Director. 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 contribute to the management of the programme while supporting learners for the duration of their studies at Griffith College Limerick.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the assigned programme as prescribed by QQI and the College's Quality Assurance Procedures.
• Review programmes/modules on an annual basis.
• Maintain the academic integrity of the programmes.
• Work with Admissions, Springboard Office, International Office and Marketing to recruit new learners.
• Engage with industry and foster relationships to enhance teaching, learning, assessment, and employability opportunities for learners and graduates.
• Ensure that delivery mechanisms are appropriate for each module.
• Maintain module integrity between day and evening programmes.
• Coordinate Dissertation Supervisors and advise lecturers on support facilities.
• Organise additional tutorials/lectures where appropriate.
• Manage programme committee meetings and oversight of learner and lecturer feedback.
• Assist in recruiting suitably qualified programme lecturers.

Faculty Responsibilities

• Discuss learner performance, problems, complaints and advise on remedial action.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings and contribute to faculty planning (e.g., timetables, programme development/review).
• Approve Examination Boards and maintain summary information on exam/module reviews and lecturer assessments.
• Participate in graduation duties and be a member of the Programme Director Group.

Teaching

• The Programme Director role includes approximately nine (9) lecturing hours per week per semester on assigned modules within the Sustainable Engineering Management programme (full-time contract would be approximately 15 hours per week per semester).
• Any additional lecturing hours require prior approval by the Head of Campus.
• Supervision of dissertations and second marking of other faculty dissertations.
• Provide professional support to students in their learning activities.
• Attend meetings and participate in committees relevant to assigned programmes.
• Set, correct and provide written feedback to learners and engage in second marking for examinations and projects.
• Any other duties within the employee's capabilities.

Minimum Education / Experience

• Relevant qualification at a minimum of Master's level.
• Knowledge and practical experience in a relevant subject area.
• Experience in higher education programme management.
• Lecturing experience.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to the subject area.
• Must be legally entitled to work full time in Ireland for any employer.

About Griffith College

Established in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent third-level institution with locations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. The College offers internationally recognised postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes, complemented by a wide range of professional, short-term and corporate training solutions. There are over 7,000 students studying at Griffith College, which is a designated educational institute of QQI.

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 health cash plan for self and family through salary sacrifice.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Opportunity for continued training, development and support.
• 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 light of the changing environment.

Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for any employer in Ireland.

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