Assistant Professor

Purpose of Position: The key functions of this position are to teach a range of School programmes, develop academic programmes and programme-related materials, and carry out research in areas as specified in this advert. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computing. The current positions are in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence in Business, FinTech and Cloud Computing. The School of Computing is one of Ireland's largest Schools of Computing with academic programmes at the leading edge of industry requirements within an innovation-intensive environment. Our school faculty is strongly focused on applied research on different aspects of computer science, with current involvement in several EU projects. Additionally, the School has strong industry links, is a part of the Dublin Regional Innovation Consortium, and encourages inventions, patents, and spinouts. Reporting to: Dean of the School of Computing Key Relationships: Dean/Vice-Dean of School of Computing Faculty/Programme Directors Programme Co-ordinators Students Computing Support Tutor Teaching Responsibilities: Actively participate in the School's teaching provisions at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Supervise and mark student research projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Attend committees and meetings appropriate to School programmes. Engage in the assessment processes of the College including setting and marking examinations and assignments, attending assessment boards and liaising with external examiners. Programme Development: Assist in the development of existing and new programmes. This may involve drafting submission documents, writing new modules and revising existing ones, liaising with the validating bodies, and promoting, implementing, and reviewing complete programmes. Research & Innovation: Carry out research and innovation activities relevant to College activities, consistently publishing findings in peer-reviewed high-impact journals and reputable international conferences and fostering foreground knowledge activities such as innovation disclosures, patents, software development, etc. Pursue funded research projects, consultancy endeavours, and development work as appropriate. Actively participate in the conception and development of project proposals aligned with the School's research interests to attract external research and innovation funds from external entities such as Enterprise Ireland, European Union, SFI, etc. General: Act as programme director for undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in consultation with the Dean of the School. Contribute to academic and disciplinary committees as requested. Represent the College at exhibitions, open days, recruitment trips, industry engagements, and other external events. Undertake the duties of the role by the requirements of the College Quality Assurance arrangement. Carry out administrative and other duties as deemed necessary by the Dean of the School. Commitment to the mission, vision and values of National College of Ireland. Key Requirements: PhD in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence or Cloud Computing. The candidate should be able to teach the technical/practical areas of the subject area. Teaching experience at the undergraduate or postgraduate level is required. An established track record of research achievement, as evidenced by scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals with impact factors and reputable international conferences, is desirable. Evidence of research funding (for Academic II). Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. The current positions are in areas such as Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Business, FinTech and Cloud Computing. Salary: The appointment will be to Academic II Salary Band €53,836 - €82,374 or Academic I Salary Band €37,271 - €57,027 The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications; academic experience; research output and funding. The candidates for Academic I and Academic II will be screened against different criteria. Annual Leave: 34 days per annum Contract: Fixed term Contract - 1 to 2 years Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001. National College of Ireland's mission is to widen participation in higher education and unlock each student's potential. The College offers students the opportunity to acquire the skills and self-confidence to change their lives, contribute to a knowledge based economy and become responsible, active citizens. Application Process: To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and CV, quoting reference number: NCI 1003 to: by 12:00 pm Friday 15nd August. Interviews will be conducted at the end of August. Your CV must include the following: Your Subjects/Grades/Years achieved in your Secondary Education Your Subjects/Grades/Years achieved in your Third Level Education Citizenship/Work Permit status Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing are based on the current stated role and objectives of the College. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the College. Note on Application Review: As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated tools, including AI-based software, to assist in the initial screening and analysis of CVs. These tools help identify relevant qualifications and experience in line with the job criteria. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. The Importance of Confidentiality We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority. You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process.