is a new Technological University in the west and northwest of Ireland formed from the merger of three Institutes of Technology in 2022. The Faculty of Science and Health is developing a new programme of study in Veterinary Medicine which will complement existing programmes across ATU in Veterinary Nursing and Agriculture and increase the provision of Veterinary Medicine education in Ireland. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced academic to be involved in establishing a new programme of study in Veterinary Medicine in Ireland. The successful candidate will be instrumental in provide strategic leadership and vision in the new programme’s development and delivery.

The Practice

Atlantic Technological University is a multi-campus technological university in the West and Northwest of Ireland that delivers a rich combination of academic and research excellence, quality of life and opportunity. Serving a diverse group of learners, staff, communities, and organisations from our region and further afield.

ATU offers 600+ academic programmes from pre-degree to doctoral level to a student population of 20,000+ students supported by over 2,250 staff.

ATU offers a modern and inclusive working environment, in which equality and diversity are embraced.  ATU is a member of the Athena SWAN Charter and is working towards achieving gender equality and continues to welcome applications from female candidates.

The Role

As the Head of a new Department, you will report to the Head of Faculty and you will be a valued member of the University’s senior management team. You will have overall responsibility for the development, implementation and accreditation of the new degree in Veterinary Medicine, which is due to commence in September 2025, and associated programmes in the Department.

Specifically, you will provide leadership in key areas including curriculum development, programme accreditation, professional and regulatory body compliance, and human, animal and physical resourcing. 

Your new role will require you to be an effective leader in veterinary education across the University, ensuring the Faculty is a successful, innovative and inclusive learning environment in which academic staff and students flourish.

You will have an important role to play, internally and externally, in promoting an environment and culture that nurtures and supports staff and students from all kinds of backgrounds. 

As a key member of academic management, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the new Department, its academic programmes, students and resources. 

As Head of Department you will contribute to the achievement of the ATU strategic plan and Faculty plans by providing effective management and academic leadership within their Department.  You will be responsible for liaising and collaborating closely with ATU Mountbellew to ensure effective management of curriculum delivery and student support in ATU Mountbellew.  The HOD will be closely involved in the management of clinical teaching facilities You will be responsible for the management of departmental staff, and the planning of teaching and learning, research and commercial engagement. You will have responsibility for student recruitment, access and inclusion, and graduate outcomes.

Heads of Department are required to be in regular communication with departmental staff and to be responsive to staff and the interests of the wider ATU.  You will demonstrate vision, management skills, the ability to acquire resources, and skills to influence others in completing tasks and targets.   The Head of Department has responsibility for communication of policies and procedures to departmental staff to ensure compliance with quality processes, regulatory, professional body and governance.

Successful Candidate

The successful applicant must hold:

• An honours degree in Veterinary Medicine and be registered, or eligible to register, as a Veterinary Practitioner with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
• Minimum of five years relevant post-qualifying experience

Senior Lecturer II Salary Scale €93,174 - €119,791

Candidates may be considered for incremental credit above point 1 of the scale for previous relevant industry experience in accordance with University Policy.

Where an assistant Lecturer or lecturer currently employed in a Technological University/Institute of Technology is appointed to a post that is lower than the current grade, then the starting salary shall be the salary point which is equal to or immediately above the point currently held on the present grade or the maximum of the new scale – whichever is the lesser – and he/she shall retain his/her existing incremental date.

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