PROJECT MANAGER VACANCY IN CENTRE FOR DEAF STUDIES

[Lorraine Leeson]

University of Dublin, Trinity College

Post Title:
Project Manager
Status:
3 year contract
Dept/Faculty:
School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences, Centre for  
Deaf Studies
Closing Date:
Thursday, 7th August, 2008
Salary:
The appointment, which will be made on the Lecturer salary scale i.e.  
€37,343 - €75,365 / €77,875 - €85,599 per annum. The commencing salary  
will not exceed the 7th point on the scale i.e. €50,502 per annum
The School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences seeks to  
make an appointment at this time as part of the implementation of the  
College's and School's strategic plans.

Strategic Innovation Funding (SIF II) funding has been secured for a  
three year period (2008-2011) to develop a third level Diploma and  
Degree programme for blended learning delivery nationwide in a project  
developed by the Centre for Deaf Studies, TCD and the Department of  
Informatics, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown .

The School wishes to appoint a project manager with respect to this  
project.

The successful candidate for this post will be expected to provide  
operational management on a day to day basis to further the goals of  
the project. He/she will have responsibility for the delivery of  
project milestones over its three-year lifespan. The project manager  
will be expected to proactively liaise with project stakeholders and  
nationwide local delivery partners. They will be responsible for  
reporting, administration and compliance requirements in line with the  
Strategic Innovation Fund. They will also be responsible for ensuring  
that best practice principles are applied to all aspects of the project.

Candidates must have a postgraduate qualification in Deaf Studies,  
Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Informatics or a related field. A  
minimum of two years post-qualification experience in industry or  
education is required. Teaching experience at third level and an  
established interest in online learning and innovative methods of  
delivery are highly desirable.

The appointee will contribute to the lecturing programme of the School  
and may be required to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate  
supervision. This will include some teaching (blended and traditional)  
in Dublin and as necessary, on site in major regional centres  
associated with this project is expected. This will, on occasion,  
include evening/weekend work. In addition, the candidate will be  
expected to participate in departmental administration and contribute  
to research linked to this project. Fluency in Irish Sign Language is  
highly desirable. Specifically, the role will involve:

•  regular client contact and relationship building

•  development of links with education providers to roll out the SIF  
II Deaf Studies Programme

•  working as a key member of a small, enthusiastic and proactive team

•  Educational product innovation, involvement in educational  
opportunity development, ensuring sustainability for the programme.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with  
excellent communication and administrative skills to join a dynamic  
growing team of educators, linguists and technologists.

The appointment will be tenable from 1st October 2008.

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact  
Dr. Lorraine Leeson ( leesonl at tcd.ie ) or Dr. Brian Nolan ( brian.nolan at itb.ie 
  )

Candidates should submit a cover letter together with a full  
curriculum vitae, to include the names of three referees, to:

Ms. Joanne Smith
Recruitment Executive
Staff Office
Trinity College
Dublin 2

Tel: +353 1 896 1749
Fax: +353 1 677 2694
Email:joanne.smith at tcd.ie

WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL

TRINITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
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