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Established Professor of Education

REF: 007851 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Job Advertisement 3

Background 5

Job Description 6

Eligibility Requirements 9

Competency Framework for Professorship Role at NUI Galway 10

Information on Application and Appointment Procedures 11

Established Professor of Education

College Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies School Education and Home Economics Post Title & Subject Area Established Professor and Head of School, Education Post Duration Professor: Permanent Head of School: 4 years in the first instance Level Established Professor Reports to Dean of College

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The National University of Ireland, Galway, seeks to appoint an academic leader and scholar to become the first Established Professor and Head of the School of Education and Home Economics at NUI Galway, which, following the planned integration of St. Angela’s College Sligo into NUI Galway, will consist of the School of Education in Galway and the Departments of Education and Home Economics at St Angela’s College, Sligo. The combined School will be one of the largest Schools of Education and Home Economics in the State and the new appointment will be Head of School (for an initial 4 year period) as well as Established Professor on a permanent basis.

Education holds a special place in the university, as it not only educates graduates to become Second Level teachers but also supplies schools throughout our catchment area with a steady stream of new teachers. St. Angela’s College is the sole provider of Home Economics in Higher Education in Ireland and has a very well recognised reputation for producing excellent graduates for the Post-Primary Sector. Thus, the graduates of the new School of Education and Home Economics are vital ambassadors for the University throughout the region and beyond. The new School of Education and Home Economics will be formed when St Angela’s College, Sligo formally merges with NUI Galway, which is scheduled for September 2016. The School of Education and Home Economics will operate on two sites, Galway and Sligo, and will have nearly 50 members of academic staff. Part of the exciting challenge for the new Head of School and Established Professor will be to build the staff into a single team with a strong, unified identity, while retaining the core strengths of each institution. To help with that task, the University has plans to enable the new Professor and Head of School to build a senior leadership team to achieve the strategic aims of the merged School.

For information on the current School of Education at NUI Galway, please go to http://www.nuigalway.ie/education/ For information on the Departments of Education and Home Economics at St Angela’s College, Sligo, please go to http://www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie/departments/index.php?dept=ACAD

Applications are now sought for an Established Professor in Education. The Established Professor will be expected to build the team in the merged School and to promote research and teaching excellence within it. The post holder will provide leadership in multidisciplinary projects, teaching and postgraduate supervision, publications, research grants and professional, public and civic leadership engagement. Demonstrated qualities of academic leadership, strategic thinking, change management, and staff mentorship are required for the post. The capacity to build relationships not only within the School, but also with other academic disciplines in the University will be vital to the success of the new Professor and Head of School. In addition, the Professor and Head of School will need to foster constructive relationships with stakeholders in the fields of Education and Home Economics. This is a superb opportunity for a scholar with ambition and drive to create a new and dynamic School which is greater than its constituent parts. It will appeal to those with vision, with a highly developed intellectual and creative capacity and pronounced ability to inspire, lead and engage the community of scholars and students with whom s/he will work.

For informal enquiries, please contact

Professor Chris Curtin, Vice-President for Innovation and Performance, [email protected] or telephone: +353 (0)91 494311.

Salary:

€106,515 to €136,275

(This appointment will be made on the Established Professor scale in line with current Government pay policy)

(For pre 1995 public sector entrants in Ireland, the D class Salary rates will apply)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (GMT) on Thursday, 12th November 2015. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.djei.ie

For more information and Application Form please see website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ Applications should be submitted online.

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

National University of Ireland Galway is an equal opportunities employer. BACKGROUND

The vacancy in the Established Professorship of Education comes at a particularly opportune moment for the development of the discipline at NUI Galway (in both Galway and, following the proposed incorporation, in Sligo) and within the wider national context. The discipline has a large undergraduate/postgraduate teaching remit within the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies in NUI Galway. In addition, the current NUI Galway School has roughly 30 PhD students, mostly consisting of practising teachers studying on part-time programme.

Education and Home Economics are core offerings on the St. Angela’s Campus at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, while a number of other subjects are offered as Elective Disciplines. Furthermore, the Centre for Special Educational Needs Inclusion and Diversity (CSENID) on the St. Angela’s campus has a regional and national remit for curriculum development, programme delivery, research and resource advancement within the areas of inclusion and diversity and forms an integral part of the School. There is scope for the development of the PhD supervision capacity for staff on the Sligo campus.

NUI Galway has a strategic responsibility for ITE in the West and North-West. The Irish language programme fits within the University’s statutory role in the maintenance of Education through Irish. ITE programmes have recently been through a cycle of radical reform to increase the professional standards of new entrants to the profession and to give them the research skills to equip for continuous professional development throughout their careers. The ITE programmes are now subject to a regular cycle of accreditation. Consequently, the holder of the Established Professor of Education occupies a national leadership position and should have the vision, energy and commitment to discharge these responsibilities effectively.

On both campuses, staff have responded proactively to the changing landscape of ITE in Ireland and have been keen to develop the use of new technologies and to enhance their own research competencies to respond to the sectoral needs. The merged School will have the critical mass to be a major player nationally and internationally and the new Professor will have the opportunity to build a team to lead the School’s research to a new level of visibility and impact.

Within this newly formed School of Education and Home Economics there will be a designated Centre of Excellence for Home Economics with a designated Director based on the St. Angela’s Campus in Sligo. The post-holder will have the responsibility to support the growth and development of this discipline and to promote the national and international profile of this Centre both from a teaching and research perspective as well as a community engagement perspective. JOB DESCRIPTION

Principal Duties and Responsibilities The purpose of the post is to undertake leadership, teaching and research in the new School of Education and Home Economics. The successful applicant will be required to build a team from the constituent parts of the merged School, to develop synergies in programme delivery, to lead continual programme renewal, and mentor colleagues to support the emerging research culture in the School. Overall, this position is to provide leadership in the development of the disciplines of Education and Home Economics in the School, College and University, through excellence in the following areas: Leadership • It is essential that the individual appointed will have outstanding leadership abilities, as they will serve as Head of School, for an initial period of four years, from the date of taking up the post. • It is essential that they have demonstrated capacity for change management, as they will need to mould a coherent School from its constituent parts, while continuing to operate on two sites. • The post-holder will have demonstrated capacity to build effective teams. The post- holder will be required to work with the entire staff cohort to develop a team ethos and will have the opportunity to build a leadership team in the School. • The post-holder will be an outstanding mentor as s/he works with the staff of the School to develop their careers and research profiles. • The candidate will have outstanding interpersonal skills, as building effective relationships between colleagues will be essential to the success of the School.

Teaching

To give instruction and supervision to students of the University in courses and programmes organised by the School or to which the School contributes to another School or College. Such duties to include curriculum and course design, preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials, project supervision and general examination and other assessment responsibilities. The post- holder is also required to be available to students for academic counselling and advice. In some disciplines, academic activities may also include laboratory, workshop or clinical instruction, supervision of fieldwork, site visits and other off-campus activities.

• The post-holder will show a strong commitment to teaching at all levels within the University and will personally engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities. S/he must be willing to embrace new opportunities and develop innovative teaching programmes. • The post-holder will oversee the development of, and participation in, delivering teaching programmes which will engage and inspire students at all levels and ensure a strong focus on quality teaching and actively participate in the continuous review and development of teaching skills and methodologies in the discipline. • The post-holder will give instruction and supervision to students of the University in courses and programmes organised the School or to which the School contributes to another School or College. Such duties to include curriculum and course design, preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials, project supervision and general examination and other assessment responsibilities. The post-holder is also required to be available to students for academic mentoring and advice.

Research

To engage in research and other creative and innovative activity as appropriate to the discipline. The post-holder is required to disseminate their research in academic publications, other outlets as appropriate and to participate in postgraduate supervision. The post-holder is encouraged to engage in initiatives to seek research funding, as appropriate. The post-holder is also encouraged to promote and engage in the development of collaborative research.

• It is essential that the individual appointed will have an established research programme as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and monographs. • It is essential that the post-holder have an established track record in successful initiatives for national and international research funding applications. The post- holder will have the reputation and potential to make applications to funding agencies to support his/her research programme, including the support of research students and/or postdoctoral fellows. • The post-holder will have demonstrated capacity to attract postgraduates to the School and provide evidence of active supervision of high-level PhD and postdoctoral researchers. The post-holder will be proactive in inviting PhD students to participate in research projects. • A record of developing a creative research environment through initiatives such as developing and leading PhD courses, research collaborations or research summer schools for example is desirable. • The post-holder will be a leader in their field and contribute to the direction and development of Education and associated bodies of knowledge through planning and leading research of outstanding quality. S/he will lead and develop others to make the most effective contribution to the discipline and encourage multi-disciplinary collaborative research within the University and externally. • The post-holder will support the growth and development of the designated Centre of Excellence for Home Economics on the St. Angela’s Campus and facilitate the development of new programmes and research activity within this Centre. • It is desirable that the candidate should have well-developed academic networks that contribute to sustaining the reputation of NUI Galway as a centre of research excellence.

Contribution and Scholarly Activity

To participate in academic administration at School, College and University levels as part of their contribution to the University. To engage with the wider community regionally, nationally and internationally from a civic, economic, social and cultural perspective as a contribution to the life of the University. In representing the University externally, the post-holder is expected to maintain the highest professional standards, thereby enhancing the reputation of the University. The post- holder is expected to engage in scholarly activity such as, but not limited to, refereeing of journals, membership of discipline related advisory bodies and peer review panels and work associated with external examinership.

• The post-holder will provide dynamic academic leadership in the strategic development of the disciplines of Education and Home Economics and the School, promoting teaching and research. • This will include international initiatives such as leading research networks and editing journals. • The individual will be passionate and enthusiastic about the disciplines and the promotion of Education and Home Economics and will be committed to making their best personal contribution through employing excellent planning, organisational, communication and decision making skills in order to achieve ambitious goals for the discipline and to meet the changing demands of the Professorial role. • The successful individual will take responsibility for the delivery of the work programme of the disciplines while leading others in achieving their potential. S/he will ensure that good administrative procedures are in place; work is organised fairly; there is a highly engaged work environment, and that time is given generously to developing staff. S/he will be proactive in mentoring others in their academic development. • The successful individual will formally participate in the overall organizational life of the University and engage with the wider community regionally, nationally and internationally, particularly through professional representation and leadership of the disciplines. • The successful individual will develop deeper collaborative relationships with an tAcadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge to promote Education through Irish. • The successful individual will play a full and active role in the delivery of the University’s Strategic Plan.

The post-holder shall be a member of College/Colleges in accordance with University Statutes.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Essential Requirements:

 Normally, a Ph.D. (or equivalent qualification) in Education or related field  Teaching experience at third level  Active research profile and strong research and publication record [Recent publications in well regarded peer-reviewed international journals and/or monographs]  A strong personal profile in internationally recognized research, which will contribute to sustaining the reputation of Galway as a centre of excellence for leading academics in the field of Education.  A track-record of, and willingness to lead major research funding bids. Evidence of leadership in developing new and significant research initiatives that enhance the discipline of Education required.  The successful candidate must exhibit active and dynamic leadership qualities at national and international levels in the field of Education.  Proven leadership and change management skills  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills appropriate to the leadership role  Demonstrated capacity to build relationships and to work with other stakeholders within the University  Demonstrated capacity to lead and build teams  Demonstrated capacity to provide academic and administrative leadership  A willingness to participate in the overall life of the School and University  Evidence of ability to lead and contribute to the development of the educational programme of the School at all levels, including core undergraduate teaching programmes, Masters level and PhD research.  Experience of collaboration and mentoring, with a particular focus on professional development for postdoctoral and early career academics.

Desirable Requirements:

 A record of professional mentoring  A record of, or interest in, the nurturing of partnership within civic and community groups  A record of innovative curriculum design and teaching at undergraduate level and postgraduate level  Evidence of an international research network and record of taking international initiatives, including leading academic organizations, editing journals and/or organizing national/international conferences  A record of service and leadership in national/international professional disciplinary associations in Education.  Should show understanding of the full range of disciplinary, methodological, professional and theoretical approaches represented within the discipline.  Should have the capacity to nurture and sustain partnerships with civic and community groups in order to maximise the sharing of social and intellectual capital.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.djei.ie Competency Framework for Professorship Role at NUI Galway

Academic Excellence Leadership Excellence Organisational Excellence  Excellence in Research  Personal Effectiveness  Thinking Strategically

The Professor is a leader in his / her field The Professor is passionate and The Professor is responsible for developing and contributes to the direction and enthusiastic about the discipline/school and and implementing a strategic approach to development of his / her discipline and body is committed to making his / her best the development of the discipline/school. of knowledge through planning and leading personal contribution through employing S/he is aware of the wider environment, has research of outstanding quality. S/he leads excellent planning and organising, the ability to think strategically and to devise others to make the most effective communication and decision making skills and implement changes in line with their contribution to their discipline and in order to achieve ambitious goals for their strategy. encourages cross discipline research discipline/school and to meet the changing collaboration. demands of the Professorship role.

 Excellence in Teaching  Leading and Managing Others  Collegiate and Community Contribution The Professor oversees the development The Professor is responsible for the delivery of, and participates in, delivering teaching of the work programme by getting the best The Professor values and works to instil a programmes which engage and inspire out of others. S/he ensures that good collegiate approach not only within his / her students at all levels and ensures a strong administrative procedures are in place, that discipline / school and the University, but focus on quality teaching and on the work is organised fairly, that there is a across the wider external community. S/he continuous review and development of highly engaged work environment, and that actively seeks to build effectively functioning teaching skills and methodologies in the time is given generously to developing staff. teams and networks. S/he is approachable, discipline. collaborative, and values the contribution of others.

of 17 APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES (Important Information for Applicants) 1. Application A. How to apply If you are a current NUI Galway employee please use the NUI Galway Employee Self Service (ESS) portal to apply for this post. Note that access to the ESS portal is currently only available on campus. The following is a link to the ESS portal: http://ess.nuigalway.ie

The following is a link to a User Guide for ESS: www.nuigalway.ie/hr/documents/internal/nuig_user_guide_academi c_internal.pdf

Please ensure that you read the attached guide prior to applying for this post and allow sufficient time to make your online submission in advance of closing date. Please note that closing dates/ times will not be extended for user error. Late applications will not be accepted.

Non NUI Galway employees If you are not a current NUI Galway employee please use the NUI Galway online recruitment portal to apply for this post. The following is a link to the online recruitment portal: http://erecruit.nuigalway.ie The following is a link to a User Guide for the online recruitment portal: http://www.nuigalway.ie/hr/documents/nuig_user_guide_academic _external.pdf

Please ensure that you read the attached guide prior to applying for this post and allow sufficient time to make your online submission in advance of closing date. Please note that closing dates/ times will not be extended for user error

of 17 Late applications will not be accepted.

Please submit the following documents under the Applicant CV section of the online form: a. A cover letter/personal statement outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements for the post of ‘Established Professor of Education’

b. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in your career to date in relation to the key areas as described in the Competency Framework for Professorship Roles at NUI Galway.

The completed application document must be submitted online to reach the Human Resources Office no later than 17:00 (GMT) on 12th November 2015. Please note that an application will ONLY be considered if documents a and b above are fully completed and received by the closing date. All applicants will receive an acknowledgement of application. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application or if you have any other queries regarding the application process please contact [email protected] or telephone 091-492151.

B. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position.

C. Pension Entitlements: This is a pensionable position. Details of the applicable Pension Scheme will be provided to the successful candidate. The Pension element of this appointment is subject to the terms and conditions of the Pension scheme currently in force within the University. This

of 17 Scheme may be amended or revised by the Irish Government or its agents at any time. The Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 set a minimum retirement age of 65 and removed the upper compulsory retirement age for certain New Entrants to the Public Sector on or after 1 April 2004. Effective from 1st January 2013, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. Retirement age set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028. Compulsory retirement age will be 70.

D. Declaration:

Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.

E. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants :

The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the public service by any public service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. Thereafter the consent of the

of 17 Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will be required prior to re-employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any public service body.

F. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010)

The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider public service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years, after which time any re-employment will require the approval of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. People who availed of either of these schemes are not eligible to compete in this competition.

G. Declaration

Applicants will be required to confirm whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement and/or the collective agreement outlined above. The above represents the main schemes and agreements restricting a candidate’s right to be re-employed in the public service. However it is not intended to be an exhaustive list and candidates should declare details of any other exit mechanism they have availed of which restricts their right to be re-employed in the public service. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.

of 17 H. Work Permits:

Work permits are permits which are granted to non-EU/EEA Citizens to allow them to work in Ireland legally. It's an illegal offense to work in Ireland without a work permit and both the employer and the employee are held responsible.

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2. Assessment Procedure

(a) Board of Assessors Applications will be considered by a Board of Assessors, which will shortlist and interview candidates and report to the College, the Academic Council and Údaras na hOllscoile.

All applications and other materials submitted by applicants will be treated in strict confidence by all panel members and others involved in the administration of the recruitment. No information about the identity of applicants, or details of their applications, will be released to others, except where it is necessary as part of the selection process. For example, shortlisted applicants will be asked to present to the Board of Assessors and Members of College and Members of College may view the full copy of all applications received (including those shortlisted and not shortlisted) for an academic post by making a request/appointment to the HR Office.

(b) Presentation & Interview Dates Candidates will be advised of arrangements in due course. We endeavor to give as much notice as possible for interview dates etc., candidates should make themselves available for interview and presentation on the date(s) specified by the University. Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by the University or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as the University requires in regard to any

of 17 matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration (c) Expenses Expenses are paid to candidates invited to the Assessors’ Interview (see (a) above). For further information see the University policies on expenses at the following link http://www.nuigalway.ie/financial_accounting/policies_procedures.h tml (d) Referees Referees listed on the application forms of shortlisted candidates will be contacted prior to interview. (e) Offer All candidates will in due course be notified of the outcome of their application. The Human Resources Office will offer the post to the candidate appointed once the appointment has been made by the University Appointing Authority.

The successful candidate will be required to submit evidence of age, original qualifications and may be required to complete a medical examination. Once a conditional job offer has been made, the candidate will be asked to complete a pre-employment health questionnaire that the University’s Occupational Health Service will use in order to assess medical fitness to undertake the duties of the post.

The information provided on the questionnaire will be used (i) to assess the candidates medical capability to do the job applied for; (ii) to determine whether any reasonable adjustments may be required to accommodate any disability or impairment which the candidate may have; and (iii) to ensure that none of the requirements of the job for which the candidate applied would adversely affect any pre-existing health conditions the candidate may have.

3. Appointment

The appointment will be made by the President, following adoption of the report of the Board of Assessors by the College of Arts, Social

of 17 Sciences and Celtic Studies. (In the event that the College does not adopt the report, the appointment will be made by the President, following adoption of the report of the Board of Assessors by the Academic Council. In the event that the Academic Council does not adopt the report of the Board of Assessors, the decision as to the appointment, will be made by Údaras na hOllscoile (The University Governing Authority). All candidates will in due course be notified of the outcome of their application. The Human Resources Office will offer the post to the candidate appointed once the appointment has been made by the University Appointing Authorities.