Director of Technology Transfer and Innovation,
Technology Transfer Office
For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact: Professor Lokesh Joshi, Vice-President for
Research, NUI Galway, Tel: + 353 91 495768, Email: lokesh.joshi@nuigalway.ie
Further information about the Ignite Technology Transfer Office is available at
http://www.nuigalway.ie/tto/
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National University of Ireland, Galway
Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
Director of Technology Transfer and Innovation
National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway) has a world-class reputation for
research, with an annual research budget in excess of €52m. The Technology Transfer
Office (TTO) at the University is responsible for the management and commercialisation
of the resulting intellectual property (IP) portfolio of the university via licensing and
creation of start-ups, the establishment and development of value creating relationships
with industry, entrepreneurs and the financing community and the development of a
culture of innovation and entrepreneurship at the University. The TTO at NUI Galway has
long been recognised as a best-in-class organisation, leading national metrics in areas
such as invention disclosures, number of licenses and number of spin-out companies
established.
The Director of Technology Transfer and Innovation provides leadership in crafting and
executing the university’s innovation and commercialisation strategy with the support of
technology transfer professionals. This appointment is of strategic importance to the
university and requires an individual with the ability to combine the leadership and
strategic capabilities that are necessary to support the technology transfer,
commercialisation and innovation activities of a high performing and established research
environment. The role requires an individual with forward-looking vision supporting NUI
Galway's mission to contribute to the revitalisation of the Irish economy by seeking to
support the translation of research outputs into innovative products, processes and
services.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Director of
Technology Transfer and Innovation. The appointee will have:
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A minimum of five years relevant experience at a senior management level, with a
strong track record in the area of business development, and innovation.
Excellent leadership skills, with a proven ability to lead and manage high
performing teams.
A track record of successful commercialisation and/or licensing of research and
technologies.
Experience structuring and completing complex business transactions.
Strong industry knowledge and network of relevant industry contacts.
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
The ideal candidate will also have:
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A postgraduate qualification in a relevant area of science, technology and/or
business.
An understanding of the dynamics and culture of a complex organisation and/or a
university environment.
Experience in a start-up environment.
Salary: €106,515 to €136,275 p.a.
€96,064 to €122,848 p.a. (applicable to new entrants post Jan 2011)
In exceptional circumstances the university may appoint a candidate with less than the
required five years’ experience at the appropriate salary scale and may consider a parttime (pro rata) appointment.
Closing date for completed applications is 5.00 p.m. (GMT) on Thursday, 3rd July
2014.
It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact: Professor Lokesh Joshi,
Vice President for Research, NUI Galway, Tel: + 353 91 495768, Email:
Lokesh.Joshi@nuigalway.ie
For more information and Application Form please see website:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/jobs/
Garda vetting may apply.
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon the terms
of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer
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JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Job Title
Department/Section
Current Job Holder
Director of Technology
Transfer and Innovation
Technology Transfer Office
(TTO)
Open position
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Role Relationships
The postholder has specific job contact with: 
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Vice-President for Research (reporting to).
Employees of the Technology Transfer Office (leading & managing).
University Management Team.
Academic staff involved in industrial collaboration and technology transfer activities.
Research Institute/Centre Directors and Operations Managers.
Senior industry personnel licensing technologies from NUI Galway.
Entrepreneurs.
Investment and business community.
Senior staff in the President’s Office, Office of the VP for Research, Research Accounts, Careers
and Placement Office, Bursars Office, Registrar’s Office.
Senior staff in relevant government agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, Industrial Development
Agency, Forfas, Science Foundation Ireland etc.
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S/He has general contact with: 
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Directors of Technology Transfer from other national and international universities
Industrial forums
Business groups
Academic staff
Vice-President for Research
Director Technology Transfer
& Innovation
IP & Contracts
Manager
Associate Director
Commercialisation
Executives
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Business
Development
Manager
Admin
Support
3. MAIN PURPOSE OF POST:
Background:
NUI Galway’s Technology Transfer Office (TTO), established in 2005, has established itself as a
high-impact, performance driven facility, delivering on the University’s strategy for intellectual
property (IP) protection and commercialisation and knowledge transfer for economic development.
The TTO’s mission is to be “the partner of choice in knowledge transfer for economic development,
pioneering the path to commercialisation for new technologies. Bringing together specialists in
knowledge transfer and business development, we partner with investigators and enterprise to
translate innovations into practice. We are committed to a creative, solutions-oriented approach to
licensing, ventures and research that delivers opportunities to create value.”
Primary job responsibilities:
The primary roles of the Director of the TTO are to:
1. Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction in the areas of technology transfer and
innovation across the University and to lead the high-performance team of professionals at the
TTO delivering services across the University.
2. Build relationships with industry, entrepreneurs, venture capital organisations and other private
sector businesses and public sector organisations to economic development in the region and
nationally.
3. Strategically develop and oversee the operation of the University’s Business Innovation Centre(s),
providing an environment for innovation, entrepreneurship and new business growth, supporting
ICT, engineering, biomedical, biotechnology and services start-up companies.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide vision and leadership within the University in technology transfer and innovation and
oversee planning, management, integration, and implementation of the University’s knowledge
transfer and innovation missions.
Influence internal stakeholders and the senior management in the organisation to ensure
agreement with policy and culture change to deliver on the University’s knowledge transfer and
innovation strategy.
Develop and execute policy, procedures and systems to drive technology transfer and
innovation, in accordance with the National Intellectual Property Protocol Document and
international best practice.
Provide credible leadership to external industry partners, government agencies and other
regional and national business development agencies to ensure support for the University’s
technology transfer and innovation activities.
Lead the technology transfer consortium, Ignite West, with partners Galway-Mayo Institute of
Technology, Institute of Technology Sligo and Letterkenny Institute of Technology.
Build the support services, partnerships with venture capitalists and angel investors and other
stakeholders to maximise the commercialisation and employment potential of the University’s
research outputs.
Engage with and influence the regional and national initiatives in relation to the innovation
strategy and economic development regionally and nationally.
Provide the leadership and management necessary to increase the number of licences, new
start-up ventures, university-industry collaborations with partners nationally and internationally.
Manage the identification, evaluation, protection and commercialisation of University
technologies.
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Encourage and facilitate the generation of start-up companies and further develop seed funding
opportunities for campus companies.
Lead and manage the team of professionals at the TTO, including ensuring the development of
the skills and expertise with changing internal and external needs.
Develop and maintain a service-oriented operation that is responsive to the needs of the
university research community, venture capitalists, industry, state agencies and other external
partners.
Develop and deliver a strategy for the University Innovation Centre and oversee the operation
of the centre activity, nurturing an environment for innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting
and supporting the growth of spin-in companies in NUI Galway’s Innovation Centre.
Deliver programmes to the faculty, researchers and students to encourage entrepreneurship,
commercialisation and start-up company formation.
Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Research.
To contribute to the growth and development of the TTO office at NUI Galway and to national
strategies in this area.
5. SPECIAL FEATURES OF JOB:
The candidate will have
 A minimum of five years relevant experience at a senior management level, with a strong track
record in the area of business development and innovation.Excellent leadership skills, with a
proven ability to lead and manage high performing teams.
 A track record of successful commercialisation and/or licensing of research and technologies.
 Experience structuring and completing complex business transactions.
 Strong industry knowledge and network of relevant industry contacts.
 Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
The ideal candidate will also have:
 A postgraduate qualification in a relevant area of science, technology and/or business.
 An understanding of the dynamics and culture of a complex organisation and/or a university
environment.
 Experience in a start-up environment.
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Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
National University of Ireland, Galway
PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY
1.
Constitution
National University of Ireland, Galway was established in 1845 as Queen’s College, Galway, by
Charter under the Queen’s Colleges (Ireland) Act. Under the Irish Universities Act 1908, it
became a Constituent College of the National University of Ireland established under that Act,
and a new Charter was issued, changing its name to University College, Galway.
Under the Universities Act, 1997, the College (together with the other Constituent Colleges) was
reconstituted as a University and its title was changed to National University of Ireland,
Galway/Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh. It is at the same time a Constituent University of the
National University of Ireland, almost all of whose functions were transferred under the Act to the
Constituent Universities.
The legal standing of the University derives from the Irish Universities Act 1908, its Charter issued
under that Act, the University College Galway Acts, 1929 and 2006, and the Universities Act
1997. The provisions of these instruments are further developed in Statutes and Regulations,
made in accordance with those Acts and Charter.
The University’s general relationships with the State are mainly conducted through the Higher
Education Authority.
2.
Authorities
The Charter and relevant legislation provide for two authorities, Údarás na hOllscoile (The
University Governing Authority) and the Academic Council.
Subject to the provisions of the relevant Acts and Charter, Údarás na hOllscoile is empowered
to manage and control all the affairs of the University. Its membership (40) for the three-year
period 1 February 2013 – 31 January 2016 is as follows: an external Cathaoirleach (Chairman),
the President, the Registrar and Deputy-President, 5 Professors/Personal Professors, 5 other
academic staff, 3 other employees, 2 elected officers of the Students’ Union, 1 postgraduate
student, 4 graduates, 7 elected by the local authorities of the region, 2 nominees of the NUI, 3
nominees from selected external organisations (including business and industry), the President of
St. Angela’s College, Sligo, a member drawn from artistic and cultural interests, and 3 nominees
of the Minister for Education and Skills.
Under the Universities Act 1997, the question as to whether the President, or another person (not
an employee of the University or a member of Údarás na hOllscoile), is to be Cathaoirleach of
Údarás na hOllscoile is a matter for decision by Údarás na hOllscoile at its first meeting and from
time to time thereafter.
The Academic Council is the chief academic authority and, subject to review by Údarás na
hOllscoile, controls the academic affairs of the University, including the curriculum, instruction and
education provided by the University. Its members are the President, the Registrar and DeputyPresident, the Deans of Colleges, Heads of Schools, the Professors (including Personal
Professors), the other Heads of discipline and other members drawn from the other academic
staff grades and the student body, the Librarian, Director of Information Solutions and Services,
Director of Lifelong Learning, the Príomhfheidhmeannach of Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta
Gaeilge, the Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching; its present total
membership is about 150. The President is entitled to preside at all meetings of the Council.
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3.
The President
Under the Universities Act, the President is responsible to Údarás na hOllscoile (The University
Governing Authority) for the efficient and effective management of the University and for the due
performance of his/her functions, and is subject to such policies as may be determined from time
to time by it. S/he shall, subject to the Act, manage and direct the University in its academic,
administrative, financial, personnel and other activities and for those purposes has such powers
as are necessary or expedient.
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The University Management Team
The University Management Team comprises:
The President
The Registrar and Deputy-President
The Vice-President for Capital Projects
The Vice-President for Innovation and Performance
The Executive Director of Operations
The Bursar
The Secretary/An Rúnaí
The President is the head and chief officer of the University and is appointed for a 10-year period,
subject to retirement at 65 (for those already employed in the public sector in Ireland). The VicePresidents are initially appointed for a four-year period and are eligible for reappointment for one
further four-year term. Acting under the President, the various members of the UMT each have
specific policy and line-management responsibilities and functions. These responsibilities and
functions are reviewed from time to time.
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The Academic Management Team
The Academic Management Team comprises:
The President
The Registrar and Deputy-President (Chair)
The Vice-President for Innovation and Performance
The Vice-President for Research
The Vice-President for the Student Experience
Deans of College (5)
Dean of Graduate Studies
Dean of International Affairs
Academic Secretary
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Strategic Plan 2009-14
In September 2009, following widespread consultation, the University published the NUI Galway
Strategic Plan. NUI Galway offers a holistic, educational and cultural experience to its diverse
student body. Our University is recognised nationally and internationally for innovation,
excellence and leadership in selected and distinctive programmes of teaching, research and
scholarship. Our programmes reflect the strengths of the University, national priorities, and the
strengths and needs of the region. We have a particular commitment to Gaeltacht regions and
the Irish language community. The University seeks to develop and sustain effective strategic
partnerships with relevant regional, national and international stakeholders and organisations.
A copy of the Strategic Plan is available online: http://www.nuigalway.ie/president/reports.html
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Colleges and Schools
In 2008, the University re-organised how it conducts its academic affairs and now is grouped into
the following five Colleges:Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
Business, Public Policy and Law
Engineering and Informatics
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Science
Each College has the right to take into consideration all matters bearing upon the studies within its
scope and, subject to review by Údarás na hOllscoile and the Academic Council, is responsible
for the transaction of all academic business pertaining to it.
A copy of the structures of the Colleges and Schools is set out after section 21.
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Academic Programmes
The University provides teaching in those five Colleges, up to PhD level, for primary and
postgraduate degrees and for a wide variety of Diplomas and Certificates and, in conjunction with
Extern Examiners, conducts examinations and confers awards (under the 1997 Act, all degrees
and other qualifications are technically NUI degrees and qualifications, although awarded by the
individual Constituent University). 56 separate programmes of study are offered for
undergraduate students, and over 150 taught programmes at Postgraduate level and about 140
research programmes.
The University has displayed considerable dynamism in the development of programmes to meet
the evolving needs of society.
The University also provides a programme of Lifelong Learning and conducts a number of
Summer Schools.
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Student Body
In the 2012-14 Session, total student enrolment stood at 17,483 (13,946 fulltime, 2,784 part-time,
221 Examination Only, 293 ERASMUS, and 239 Access). Postgraduates accounted for 21% of
enrolment (excluding the latter two categories). 56% of enrolment is female. There were 2,257
overseas students (including ERASMUS), from a total of 110 countries.
10.
Research
NUI Galway has developed a distinguished reputation for its integrated approach to teaching and
research. It has over 1,000 students undertaking postgraduate degrees through research, and
had an external research income of over €59 million in 2012.
The overarching objective of NUI Galway’s Strategy for Research and Innovation is that NUI
Galway be firmly embedded within the top rank of research universities internationally, in selected
prioritised areas. To meet this objective, the University has identified and prioritised a set of
cross-disciplinary research themes, building on our research achievements to date, and is
focusing its resources and efforts on these themes through targeted recruitment and resource
allocation, and the establishment of a number of specialised research institutes and centres.
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Our approach to research is guided by the following principles:
The process of prioritisation in building on the academic strengths of the University
Responsiveness to regional, national and international interactions, allied to the national demands
to support the achievement of the knowledge and innovation economy and society
Partnership and collaboration with regional, national and international research organisations
which enable the achievement of greater effectiveness, complementarities and economies of
scale
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Organisational restructuring to facilitate new interdisciplinary modes of interaction
A commitment to knowledge transfer and innovation, which is underpinned by an intensification of
knowledge dissemination and a particular focus on technology transfer and commercialisation.
Research Priorities
The five thematic research priorities of the University are:
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Biomedical Science and Engineering
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Informatics, Physical and Computational Sciences
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Environment, Marine and Energy
iv. Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy
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Humanities in Context
These thematic research priorities transcend School and College boundaries, are intimately
linked to staffing and other resources, and are integrated within the overall framework of
University strategic foci. NUI Galway places significant emphasis on interdisciplinary research
programmes, and the development and expansion of collaboration and research alliances with
economic, social and cultural partners, in areas of regional and national strategic importance.
This strategy has resulted in the creation of research clusters in themes that are academically
challenging, economically viable, and regionally and nationally relevant.
11.
Staff
The University employs 2,525 staff, including fulltime and part-time. The academic complement
is 1,076 staff, of whom 610 are fulltime. A further 511 staff are employed as researchers.
Additionally, there are 104 technical and senior technical officers, with a further 787 staff engaged
in computing, library, administration and ancillary services.
Human Resource issues are managed within the Human Resources Office, under the direction of
the Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development, working with the Executive
Director of Operations and with appropriate liaison with the Registrar and Deputy-President, who
has a special responsibility for academic staff.
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Finances
The University is its own financial authority and has an annual income, for recurrent purposes, of
about €213m, including contract research income of approximately €59m. The sources of income
(excluding contract research income) are State Grants (30%), Student Fees (60%) and
Miscellaneous (10%). Pay costs comprise 71% of recurrent expenditure.
13.
The University and Irish
The University has a special obligation, and a policy, to promote the use of Irish in its teaching
and administration. The original legislative mandate was set out in the University College Galway
Act 1929. Under an amendment to that Act in 2006, made at the University’s request, the
obligation that competency to carry out the duties of the post through Irish constitute a factor (and
in certain circumstances a decisive factor) in all appointments was removed; in its stead, the Act
now provides a re-statement of the University’s unique strategic commitment to Irish by requiring
that the provision of education through Irish shall be one of the principal aims of each strategic
development plan. In line with other organisations in the public sector, the University also has a
Scéim Teanga in operation under the Official Languages Act 2003/Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla
2003.
Under the University’s Strategic Plan 2009-14, which includes as one of its strategic priorities the
development of an exemplary bilingual campus, a number of specific initiatives have been
undertaken, most significantly the establishment of a new, integrated structure (Acadamh na
hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge) within the University, to plan and implement academic programmes
through Irish, responsive to the community’s educational and developmental needs, in addition to
the traditional programmes and courses offered in a number of areas, and the further
development of the University’s Gaeltacht centres in Galway and Donegal.
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Irish is in use in the administrative services of the University, particularly in its central offices, and
facilities are offered to assist staff and students in developing their competency in Irish.
In addition to Áras na Gaeilge (the centre for Irish-language activities on the main campus), the
University, with support from the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht affairs and Údarás
na Gaeltachta, operates three Gaeltacht centres – Áras Mháirtín Uí Chadhain in An Cheathrú
Rua, Áras Shorcha Ní Ghuairim in Carna and Ionad an Acadaimh in Gaoth Dobhair – which,
aside from tailored language courses for students, staff and outside organisations, provide
Diploma, Degree, Higher Diploma and Master programmes and research services, with a view to
the sustainable development of the Gaeltacht and the Irish language nationally. Language
courses are also offered in some 20 other locations outside the Gaeltacht.
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Relationships with the Community and the Region
NUI Galway is strongly committed to the principle of expanding social and geographic access to
its programmes and to forging and maintaining links with the communities of its region, through a
variety of educational, community service and social inclusion initiatives.
The University has operated an educational outreach programme since the 1960s, whereby offcampus educational programmes are offered throughout the region and across Ireland. Outreach
programmes include the provision of fulltime, part-time and open and distance learning
programmes at certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate levels. The cumulative impact of
outreach and non-traditional programmes can be appreciated from the fact that close to 40,000
individuals have participated in its programmes over the last 40 years. Such courses have also
been provided abroad, in the Baltic countries and in Sri Lanka and Kosovo.
To facilitate access for the socio-economically disadvantaged and non-traditional groups, the
University, alone and in partnership with other institutions, has established a range of Access and
Foundation courses for school-leavers and adults across the Border, Midland and Western
Region (which enjoys Objective 1 status). Completion of these gives students special admission
to the University’s full-time and part-time undergraduate programmes.
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Relationships with Business and Industry
The University has a longstanding involvement in the promotion of indigenous enterprise and the
direct provision of services to locally-based industry. The first incubator centre on an Irish
university campus was set up here in 1984 and a significant number of campus companies have
been established as a direct result.
The Technology Transfer Office is a high-performance team that guides breakthrough NUI
Galway research to business reality through comprehensive support services. Its Business
Innovation Centre provides an environment for entrepreneurship and new business growth, with
23 incubation units which offer the necessary infrastructure to support biomedical and
biotechnology start-up companies and with priority given to companies spinning off from campus
research. The Office also provides expert Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property support.
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Links with other Third-level Institutions
In addition to a wide range of international links, the University has a longstanding relationship
with St. Angela’s College, Sligo, originating in its becoming a Recognised College of the NUI in
1978 under the supervision of NUI Galway, but which has since led to an increasing number of
joint educational and developmental initiatives.
That culminated in St. Angela’s College becoming a College of NUI Galway on 1 January 2006
under a formal Agreement, while retaining an appropriate degree of autonomy and preserving its
separate legal status and its traditional ethos. There is appropriate cross-representation of staff
on the academic bodies of the partner institutions, including membership of Údarás na hOllscoile
for the President of the College.
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In 2003 the College was designated by the Minister for Education and Science as henceforth the
sole national centre for the training of teachers of Home Economics, with a consequent growth
and diversification of its specialisms within that discipline. Its educational provision, however, has
expanded beyond that original remit. Today it offers programmes at Bachelor, Master, Higher
Diploma and Diploma levels in a wide range of aspects of Home Economics, Education (including
Special Education Needs), Nursing (General and Intellectual Disability), Food, Textiles, Fashion
and Design; it also provides an Access course for the socioeconomically disadvantaged in
association with the University, and cooperates in the delivery of NUI Galway’s BA programme in
Youth and Family Studies. It also has an important Food Product Development Centre and has
been involved in a variety of cross-Border projects with educational institutions in Northern
Ireland. The College currently has an enrolment of 510 full-time and 472 part-time students and a
staff of 87 full-time and 19 part-time.
The University also has had since 1991 a strategic link with the Shannon College of Hotel
Management, under which students of that College pursue, under the supervision of the
University, a BComm degree, the final year of which is spent in the University. A BBS degree in
International Hotel Management commenced in 2001 in collaboration with and under the
supervision of the University. In that year the College also became a Recognised College of the
NUI.
Consequent on the dissolution of Aer Rianta (its owners), and in response to an approach from
the College, a proposal for the incorporation of Shannon College into NUI Galway has been made
to the HEA.
Also in Co. Clare, the University partners Burren College of Art in the offering since 2003 of a
postgraduate programme leading to the award by NUI Galway of the Master of Fine Arts degree.
A PhD research programme in the College in Studio Art has also been approved by the
University.
In 2000, in the context of the National Development Plan which projected significant investment
for the new Objective 1 (Border, Midland and Western) region, the University, which is the only
University in that region, initiated broader cooperative links with all the higher education
institutions in the region, in the form of a unique Regional Higher Education Network (LÍONRA).
This network, which formalises at institutional level a wide range of cooperative measures and
maximises the provision of education and training opportunities for all residents of the region
through innovative approaches and the use of new technologies, comprises the University, St.
Angela’s College, Sligo, and the Institutes of Technology in Galway-Mayo, Sligo, Athlone,
Dundalk and Letterkenny.
The University, through the Atlantic University Alliance, is engaged in an inter-regional technology
transfer project with University College Cork and the University of Limerick. The AUA aims to
pool their individual expertise and resources, making them available through joint projects in
training, education and Research and Development. At the heart of the Alliance is its interaction
with academia and industry. Among its projects are part-time Diploma, Degree and Master
programmes delivered by distance/on-line learning in areas such as Technology Management
and Science and Technology Studies.
Abroad, there are direct programme linkages with Regis University (Denver, Colorado) and the
Ahavoli Institute of Psychology (Jaffna, Sri Lanka).
In 2010, the University launched a Strategic Alliance with the University of Limerick, across all key
areas of activity, in support of the social and economic development of our wider region. By
combining the strengths of the two universities, we will enhance the services we provide to our
students, (through a student mobility Link to Learn programme) and to the community, while
being responsive to the needs of our industry and business partners. The Alliance has an
international dimension, through a partnership with Georgia Institute of Technology in the USA.
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The Institute will work with the Alliance to establish a translational research institute to focus on
technology commercialisation with industry partners.
NUI Galway and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) established, in May 2011, a
strategic partnership to serve the educational, social and economic needs of their students and
the wider regional, national and international communities. The agreement provides for
collaborative opportunities in teaching and learning, research, entrepreneurship, regional
development, commercialisation, programme design, distance education, and work-based
learning.
17. The Campus
The main University Campus, with an area of some 105 hectares in the heart of the city of
Galway, is attractively situated on the west bank of the River Corrib, and stretches from Nuns’
Island in the south to the Sports Grounds in Dangan to the north. Other facilities are located at
An Cheathrú Rua (Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge), Carna (Marine Science Research
Facility, and Áras Shorcha Ní Ghuairim), Mace Head, Carna (Atmospheric Research Station) - all
in Co. Galway - and Carron and Finnevara in Co. Clare (Natural Sciences Field Stations), and
Ionad an Acadaimh in Gaoth Dobhair in Co. Donegal. The oldest building on the main campus,
the original Quadrangle building, of limestone in a Tudor style, dates from 1849. The Clinical
Science Institute is located on the Galway University Hospital site beside the main campus. The
University premises comprise of 177,098 sq. m. of buildings, including student residences on the
north campus and satellite locations (at Carna and Carran, for example).
The following construction projects have been completed in recent years:
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Arts, Humanities and Social Science Research Building
Award-winning Engineering Building
New campus entrance at Newcastle Road
Park & Ride facility
The O’Shaughnessy Bridge (in conjunction with Galway City Council)
An extension to the Arts/Science Building
Student facilities, including a new Sports Complex, a refurbished Cultural Centre (Áras na
Mac Léinn) and a refurbished restaurant (An Bhialann)
J.E. Cairnes Graduate School of Business and Public Policy
Áras Moyola (centre for Nursing, Therapies, and Political Science and Sociology)
Marine Science Buildings at Carna and the Main Campus
Nursing Library
The University is continuing its major campus development programme under the Strategic
Plan 2009-2014. A major new research building is currently under construction for research in
BioSciences, as is an extension to the Arts Millennium Building for Psychology. Preliminary work
has begun on a combined Clinical/Translational Research Building on the nearby hospital site,
and on a Human Biology Building. Construction will begin shortly on a building for the University’s
Lifecourse activities such as Child and Family Research and Social Gerontology.
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Library
The James Hardiman Library
The James Hardiman Library is the main Library for the University and is located at the heart of
the campus. There is also a separate Medical Library located in the Clinical Sciences Institute at
University College Hospital. An Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Building
adjoining the James Hardiman Library will open in Summer 2013.
The Library contains approximately 480,000 printed books, with the total library stock, including
bound periodicals, being nearer to 700,000 volumes. There is a strong emphasis on electronic
access and NUI Galway is a member of IReL (the Irish Research eLibrary), a nationally-funded
programme to acquire electronic content on a consortium basis.
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The Library provides access to over 35,000 electronic journal titles in full text, along with 350,000
electronic books. Full details of all holdings are available through the Library website.
Archives are vital to the academic mission of the University. Holdings include the Douglas Hyde
manuscripts, Galway’s municipal records dating from 1484, the literary archive of John
McGahern, and a wealth of material in theatre, film and the performing arts, with a particular focus
on companies such as the Druid Theatre, Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe and the Lyric Players
Theatre in Belfast. A major project to digitise the archive of the Abbey Theatre is currently in
progress. Complementing the archives are special collections, whose particular strengths include
folklore, Irish-language materials and travel literature relating to Ireland.
Library services to academic staff include information skills training, notably a researcher-specific
workshop series, online courseware and advisory services on effective literature searching, using
reference management software, getting published, disseminating research and measuring its
impact. A team of subject librarians and a Research Services Librarian provide these and other
services, including course reading list support. The Library also manages the ARAN service,
which provides open access to the full text of University research publications, and the Academic
Writing Centre.
Full details of all Library services are available at: http://www.library.nuigalway.ie
19. Computer Facilities
The University’s ICT services are provided by Information Solutions and Services (ISS). ISS
reports to the Executive Director of Operations and has a staff of 50 FTEs.
There is a high-speed campus network and internet connection provided by HEAnet, the Irish
national research and education network. This is complemented by an extensive wireless
network. High-speed network links are also being provided to outlying research stations at Carna,
Mace Head and Carron, and to the Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge locations at Gaeltacht
sites in An Cheathrú Rua, Carna and Gaoth Dobhair.
University-wide eMail services are provided to staff and students. A University-wide directory
service with associated file storage and print services has been implemented.
The main ICT resources for teaching and learning are the eResources provided by the James
Hardiman Library, the Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), and about 150 specialist
software packages. Delivery of the VLE is led by CELT. A range of specialist software packages
are currently hosted on some 1,800 computers distributed across the campus in about 60
computer suites. About half these computers are available for general student use; the other half
are restricted to use by students in specific academic units. There is also some specialised local
ICT provision for student use in areas such as Engineering and Informatics and language
learning.
ISS manages the University’s analogue and VOIP telephone networks and supports a range of
enterprise applications (Student Records, Finance, HR/Payroll and Estates Management) to
support the administration of the University.
20. Learning and Teaching Strategy
The
University
has
a
formal
Learning,
Teaching
&
Assessment
Strategy
(http://www.nuigalway.ie/celt/documents/revised-LTA-2012.pdf) which is regularly reviewed and
which provides both an overview of our educational philosophy and specific actions that aim to
ensure the highest possible quality learning experience for our students, one that enriches,
enthuses and empowers them for their future life and careers. The Centre for Excellence in
Learning & Teaching (CELT) plays a key role in shaping and supporting the implementation of
this strategy, as well as undertaking pilot studies and research on aspects of pedagogy and
policy.
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NUI Galway was the first University in Ireland to develop the role of ‘Learning Technologist’; to
offer to its staff a PgCert/PgDip/MA framework in Teaching, Learning and wider ‘academic
practice;’ to embed ‘service’ (or community-based) learning in its programmes. It has also
garnered recognition at national and international levels for innovations in, and commitment to,
teaching and the nurturing of student learning. An annual Symposium, visiting scholars and an
active seminar programme all centre on aspects of teaching and learning. The University has
secured a very significant number of National Teaching Awards and invested heavily in its
technological infrastructure to support teaching. Technologies embedded with teaching venues
include videoconferencing, ‘clickers,’ echo360 (lecture capture) and smartboards. In the online
context, Blackboard and a range of ancillary tools (such as Turnitin, Collaborate, Kaltura,
echo360) are used on all the University’s programmes and also support projected growth in
blended and online offerings (currently the University has 60+ such programmes:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/celt/eLearning/online_blended_learning.html)
21.
Quality
Quality Assurance of research, teaching and support services is the responsibility of all staff
across the University. All staff are responsible for the effective implementation of the University’s
various Policies and Procedures and also for continuously seeking ways to improve quality and
efficiency. All units are also responsible for assuring quality through their Operational Planning
and Performance Measurement process that encourages changes and ideas that are innovative
and will increase value for the University’s various stakeholders, including students. The Quality
Office is primarily responsible for managing the peer review element of Quality Assurance.
Expert reviewers and external examiners are retained by the Quality Office to provide
recommendations for improving research, teaching and support services based on their
experience at leading Universities around the world. Quality Reviews mainly focus on the
operational plans and improvement initiatives within units and on ways to enhance this change
management process. Quality reviews can also be thematic, focusing on such issues as student
feedback, internationalisation and research outputs. A recent quality review focused on research
performance across all Schools. This initiative and others will be developed and improved in
coming years with the aim of maintaining the University’s standing as a leading University in
research and teaching.
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Structures of the Colleges and Schools/Disciplines
COLLEGE
College of Arts,
Social Sciences
and Celtic Studies
College of Business,
Public Policy and Law
College of Engineering
and Informatics
College of Medicine,
Nursing and Health
Sciences
College of Science
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SCHOOL
School of Geography and Archaeology
School of Humanities
School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
School of Education
School of Psychology
School of Political Science and Sociology
JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics
School of Law
School of Engineering and Informatics
School of Medicine
School of Nursing and Midwifery
School of Health Sciences
School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics
School of Natural Sciences
School of Chemistry
School of Physics
APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
1.
Application
A. Current NUI Galway employees
If you are a current NUI Galway employee please use the NUI Galway Employee Self
Service (ESS) portal to apply for this post. 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_support_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:
www.nuigalway.ie/hr/documents/nuig_user_guide_support_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
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 ‘Director of Technology Transfer and Innovation’.
b. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in
your career to date.
The completed application document must be submitted online to reach the Human
Resources Office no later than 5.00 p.m. (GMT) on 3rd July 2014. Please note that an
application will ONLY be considered if documents a to b above are fully completed
and received by the closing date.
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B.
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 recruit@nuigalway.ie
or telephone 091-492151.
C.
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.
D.
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 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.
E.
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.
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Assessment Procedure
(a)
Assessment Board
Applications will be considered by an Assessment Board, which will shortlist and interview
candidates.
Applicants may be required to complete assessment tests appropriate to the requirements of
the role.
Candidates who are invited to attend for interview will have their reasonable return travel and
subsistence expenses paid.
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.
(b)
Interview Dates
Candidates will be advised of arrangements in due course.
(c)
Expenses
Only candidates invited to the Assessors’ Interview (see (a) above) will have their reasonable
return travel and subsistence expenses paid.
(d)
The successful candidate will be required to submit evidence of age, original qualifications
and undergo a medical examination.
Human Resources Office
June 2014
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