Assistant Lecturer Panel in Design and Creative Media at Atlantic Technological University

Description of Post

Delivery will normally be on campus with online learning by agreement. A studio model of continuous assessment and feedback is used to deliver all modules. The post may include elements of project-based and blended learning. Some modules may be shared/ co-taught with other faculty members.  

Appointment(s) may be on a fixed term/pro-rata/part-time basis as required at Assistant Lecturer level. 

Please note: The postholder will be based at the ATU Donegal, Letterkenny Campus.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum

• An Honours Degree (2.2 or higher) in a relevant Level 8 degree [as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)], or equivalent. 
• Three years relevant post-qualification experience. 

Desirable

• Holding a Masters (level 9) in a related area and/or in teaching and learning  
• Applicants should be able to teach in at least two of the following areas:
  • Graphic Design and Illustration 
  • Film and Media Production 
  • Animation 
  • Fashion Design + Promotion 
  • Visual Inquiry 
  • Design History + Theory 
• Experience teaching design studio and priority subjects where feedback and critique are shared sensitively, helping students to acquire design skills. 
• Relevant training/teaching/lecturing experience in a third-level environment including online teaching. 
• Significant industry experience working on a variety of project typologies 
• Ability to teach in online and hybrid environments 
• Experience of research in an industrial or academic environment

Please Note: Applicants should state areas of professional expertise from the list above that they would be proficient and interested in teaching.