Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Pharmacy

Post Date : 26-Mar-2024Close Date : 25-Apr-2024 Job Title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, International College of Pharmaceutical Innovation (ICPI), RCSI Dublin / Soochow University, China Reporting To: Prof Brian Kirby, Deputy Dean, International College of Pharmaceutical InnovationLocation: RCSI Dublin and Soochow University, China (12-16 weeks per academic year) School: School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (PBS) Contract type/duration: Permanent, full time Closing date for applications: Thursday April 25th 2024Interview date: late May 2024 Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI): RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission “To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health”. For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University rankings. We are proud to announce that RCSI has ranked first in the world for “Good Health and Well-being” in the Impact Rankings 2023. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. is RCSI’s new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals – with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. More details about RCSI can be found at ; in particular, I would point potential applicants towards the 2023 Institutional Review document, which gives a comprehensive overview of RCSI’s governance and breadth of scope – We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. International College of Pharmaceutical Innovation (ICPI): has recently established a Joint Educational Institute (JEI) with in China. This new College, the International College of Pharmaceutical Innovation (ICPI), represents a significant, and exciting, collaboration in China. To review further information on SUDA and their information by numbers . We are seeking applications for a full-time, permanent Lecturer / Senior Lecturer role with the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences for the JEI with Soochow University. The appointee will join a growing team of academics within the School who will deliver the portfolio of programmes to students in both RCSI Dublin and SUDA. While the primary location for this role will be in Dublin, the appointee will spend a block of approximately 12-16 weeks per academic year at Soochow University. The appointee will be provided with extensive guidance and supported throughout any assignment to SUDA, including flights, accommodation, induction and integration in Soochow University. The new college (ICPI) will deliver, in partnership with SUDA, three programmes which are currently delivered by RCSI. These programmes are the BSc Advanced Therapeutic Technologies, BSc (Pharmacy) and a MSc by research. Founded in 1900, Soochow University is a research-intensive university ranked in the top 5% of Chinese universities with a strong strategic focus on increasing its internationalisation and its rankings. SUDA is located in the city of Suzhou in the Jiangsu province and is a short train journey from Shanghai. The Jiangsu province itself is a densely populated (80 million) and industrialised region neighbouring Shanghai. It is considered the most developed of the 22 provinces in China with the bio/pharmaceutical industry a major source of employment in the region. Objective of this post: Appointable at either Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, the objective of the post is to participate in the development, direction, teaching, facilitation and examining of the academic programmes of RCSI in Soochow, in the areas of pharmacy and also general pharmaceutical and biological sciences. The appointee may also do some teaching in their area in RCSI, Dublin. The delivery of the RCSI curriculum will be undertaken in a multi-cultural, international environment, ensuring academic quality and consistency across the RCSI and Soochow campuses. The structure of this role will provide the appointee with ample opportunity to also develop and grow their own research activities that will be largely based in Ireland. However, in recognition of Soochow University’s leading reputation in research, appointees will be encouraged to actively engage with colleagues in Soochow to identify how productive collaborations may be generated and increase their international research portfolio. RCSI is seeking a professional who is passionate about teaching, would like to experience working as an academic in a multicultural and international environment, who demonstrates initiative, openness, and resilience. Specific Responsibilities include: Undertaking overseas assignments, as per objectives and requirements of the roleParticipating in the delivery and administration of current teaching programmes, teaching modalities and assessment in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical and biological sciences for the various programmes of the JEISecuring funding to sustain a research group of postgraduate students and other research staff, with resultant publications in journals of high quality/impactFostering industry-academia interactions and commercialization of research findings, where applicableContributing to the development and introduction of new teaching programmes/materials, teaching modalities and modes of assessmentContribute as required, to the different working groups and committees within the ICPI to ensure the smooth running and administration of the College and academic programmes.Liaising with colleagues across RCSI international campuses in the facilitation of research and teaching activitiesUndergoing programmes of training and development as may be requiredSupervising undergraduate research students and postgraduate students at Masters and PhD levelParticipating in the development of RCSI’s teaching and learning strategy including the effective use of technology-enhanced learningContributing to quality assurance/quality improvement and accreditation of existing modulesPerforming such other related duties as may be requiredRepresenting the best interests of the School and RCSI at all times Person Specification Essential: A pharmacy primary degree (depending on subsequent experience a pharmacy related first degree will be considered eg pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry)PhD degree or equivalent in Pharmacy/PharmacologyCompetitive research record, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in journals of high quality/impact and grant supportStrong teaching interest and skill set, as evidenced by experience of, a proven track record in, and enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching and assessment in Pharmacy and the biological sciencesEnthusiasm for your specialist teaching area and the ability to engage your students to successfully transfer this passion and learningCapacity for original thought and the ability to produce original and up to date teaching methodsAn ability to continuously adapt and innovate teaching methods to ensure students’ full understandingDemonstrate an interest in seeking ways and opportunities to support students’ whole developmentEffective communication style appropriate to audience and situationStrong commitment to own personal and professional developmentHas excellent time-management skills to effectively progress across all three domains of responsibilities (teaching, research, and service)Can build and maintain strong working relationshipsHas a proven ability for both independent and teamwork Person Specification Desirable: Pharmacy related academic experience in higher education institutions would be an advantageMicrobiological or antimicrobial stewardship experience would be beneficial We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do apply — we would love to hear from you. The Process:  Interview and presentation Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a formal competence-based interview and presentation. Interviews will be held in May. Particulars of Post This post is a full-time permanent position. The appointee will report to the Head of Department or nominee. Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Judy Walsh, Human Resources Department (email: ). Judy can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager. All applications for this post must be made below, we are unable to accept emailed applications. Employee Benefits RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive by offering a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. Below are some additional benefits available to you as an RCSI employee: Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege daysFlexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many rolesAdditional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave7% Employer pension contributionOnsite gym €10 per/mth incl. classes and PT sessionsChildcare support 20% discount at GiraffeFree eye test and annual flu vaccinationTaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemesA site sustainability team focusing on the environmental initiatives; Competitively priced café and restaurantEquality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groupsEmployee assistance programme with Spectrum LifeLearning and Development training programmes incl. LinkedIn Learning for career progressionDiscounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brandsSports and social club incl. yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, Zumba, running club, social evenings, Summer BBQTicket Draws for events including; Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse Show, theatre, music & comedy events Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize 523.3