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Occupation Code: 2310 University and Higher Education Lecturer
Alternative titles: Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor, Assistant Lecturer
Job description and duties
University and Higher Education Lecturers teach academic or vocational subjects at Universities and Higher Education Institutions. A University and Higher Education Lecturer is typically expected to:
• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials to students
• Contribute to the design of a new programme of study and course development
• Foster a positive learning environment for students
• Prepare and set examination papers
• Mark and provide appropriate feedback on
assignments and examinations
• Devise, write and produce new materials,
including audio and visual resources
• Attend and contribute to training sessions
• Keep attendance records
• Participate in the selection and enrolment
process of prospective students
• Participate in the development of
communication tools used to attract
prospective students (such as websites, social media streams and publications) (where applicable)
• Give academic advice to students and supervise their research projects or dissertations
• Conceive and conduct research for publication in peer reviewed journals
• Attend and deliver presentations at conferences
Work environment
University and Higher Education Lecturers may be employed full-time or part-time and work in an educational setting. Working hours may vary, however regular working hours are to be expected from Monday to Friday.
Depending on the subject area, University and Higher Education Lecturers may also work in laboratories, studios or in outdoor locations.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Higher Education Lecturer, an MQF Level 6 qualification in the relevant subject area of lecturing is required. A qualification at MQF Level 7 may also be required by employers.
Number of employees (2017)
1,377
Share of foreigners (2017)
7%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+8%
Median Pay (per annum)
€18,200
Occupational Handbook 2018
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