Lecturer

Job Title : Lecturer Reporting To : Director, Physician Associate Programme Location : 123 St Stephens Green School (or department) : PA Programme Contract type / duration : Permanent Closing date for applications : 17th of October 2025 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.

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Objective of this post : The principal objective of the post is to provide teaching, co-ordination and examining of RCSI's PA programme through the expert delivery of didactic PA education modules and elements, including the mentoring of PA students throughout their post graduate experience.

RCSI is seeking a professional who is passionate about teaching, who would like to contribute to working as an academic in a multicultural environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate energy, initiative and excellent organisation and communication skills.

The post-holder will be based in the PA Programme as part of the School of Medicine.

Specific Responsibilities include : Didactic Teaching - Deliver lectures, labs, and small group sessions in assigned content areas.

• Develop, update, and assess course materials and examinations.

Clinical Teaching & Support - Assist with clinical year instruction, including preceptor engagement, site evaluation, and monitoring student progress.

Academic Advising & Student Support - Serve as an assigned faculty advisor to a cohort of PA students.

Program & Institutional Service - Serve on the Admissions Committee and participate in recruitment, interview, and selection of applicants.

Scholarship & Professional Development - Contribute to program research initiatives, publications, and presentations.

Community & Professional Engagement - Represent the program in community outreach, professional organizations, and clinical partner engagement.

Person Specification Essential : PhD in relevant subject area.

Master's degree (required) and current national certification as physician associate.

Strong teaching interest and skill set, as evidenced by experience of, a proven track record in, and enthusiasm for teaching physician associate graduate students.

Internationally competitive research record, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in journals of high quality / impact and grant support (desired but not required).

Enthusiasm for your specialist teaching area and the ability to engage your students to successfully transfer this passion and learning.

Capacity for original thought and the ability to produce original and up to date teaching methods.

An ability to continuously adapt and innovate teaching methods to ensure students' full understanding.

Demonstrate an interest in seeking ways and opportunities to support students' whole development.

The successful candidates core values and behaviours should demonstrate : General Competencies Student and customer service Scholarship and excellence Collegiality and professionalism Innovation and flexibility Planning and organising Leadership competencies Vision Leadership and respect People Development Student and customer service Excellence and Scholarship Person Specification Desirable : Effective communication style appropriate to audience and situation.

Strong commitment to own personal and professional development.

Has excellent time-management skills to effectively progress across all three domains of responsibilities (teaching, research, and service).

Can build and maintain strong working relationships.

Has a proven ability for both independent and teamwork.

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.

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 Clarissa Disconzi, Human Resources Department (email : ).

All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Clarissa can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager.

Please note we do not accept CVs directly.