Personal Professor of Informatics/
Senior Lecturer in Informatics
- Post 1
REF: 007693
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Job Advertisement
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Background
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Job Description
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Eligibility Requirements
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Competency Framework for Professorship Role at NUI Galway
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Competency Framework for Senior Lecturer Role at NUI Galway
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Information on Application and Appointment Procedures
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Personal Professor of Informatics/Senior Lecturer in Informatics
College
School/Institute
Post Title & Subject
Area
Post Duration
Level
Reports to
Engineering and Informatics
School of Engineering and Informatics/Digital Enterprise
Research Institute/Insight Research Institute
Personal Professor of Informatics/Senior Lecturer in Informatics
Permanent
Personal Professor/Senior Lecturer*
Director of the Digital Enterprise Research Institute/Insight
Research Institute
*Applicants will be considered as applicants at both levels unless they specifically
state that they wish to be considered for appointment at one level only.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
The National University of Ireland in Galway, College of Engineering and Informatics,
invites applications for the position of Personal Professor or Senior Lecturer
(depending on qualifications) associated with the Insight Research Institute at NUI
Galway (previously known as the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI)). The
Professorships/Lectureships are intended to strengthen the strategic research areas
of Insight at NUI Galway. The Insight Centre for Data Analytics is Ireland’s Premier
Data Analytics centre, primarily located at NUI Galway, UCD, DCU and UCC with
partner sites at the Royal Irish Academy, Tyndall, TCD and NUI Maynooth.
The successful candidate will be expected to perform a leading role in NUI Galway’s
Insight Research Institute and will lead a team of post-doctoral and postgraduate
researchers. S/he will act as the principal scientific investigator on a number of key
Insight projects and will provide leadership and research supervision to the members
of his/her research group.
Applicants will be expected to possess:
● An international profile and expertise in the Linked Data, Semantic Web and
Web Science Research
● An international reputation with a capacity to provide leadership in the
development of areas overlapping with the Semantic Web and Linked Data,
such as, but not restricted to: Internet of Things, Cyber-physical Systems,
sensor-based information systems, large-scale distributed systems, Data
Science, middle-ware, or related fields and application areas
● A clear strategy and vision for the realisation of world-class research
(essential for the appointment at Professorial level).
● An excellent record of research as evidenced by publications in top ranking
journals and conferences.
● Proven ability to compete successfully for national and international research
funding particularly in the EU Framework programmes.
● Proven ability to lead to team of researchers and to supervise PhD students
(essential for the appointment at Professorial level).
● Lecturing experience at University level.
● Demonstrated experience in working with industry and strong commitment to
future industrial engagements.
For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Stefan Decker, Email
stefan.decker@insight-centre.org or telephone: +353 (0)91 495011
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Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/president/reports.html
Salary:
Appointments at Personal level
€121,765.60 p.a.
(This appointment will be made in line with current Government pay policy)
Appointments at Senior Lecturer level
€65,000 p.a. to €88,482 p.a.
(This appointment will be made on the Senior Lecturer scale in line with current
Government pay policy)
(For pre 1995 public sector entrants in Ireland, the D class Salary rates will apply)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (GMT) on Thursday, 6th
November 2014. It will not be possible to consider applications received after
the closing date.
Garda vetting may apply.
For more information and Application Form please see ‘Application and
Appointment Procedures’ (Page 10). Applications should be submitted online.
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon
University approval, together with 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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BACKGROUND
Insight at NUI Galway is focused on Semantic Web and Linked Data Research and is
one of the largest groups in the world focusing with over 120 people and more than
€60M in research funding in the last 10 years. Insight at NUI Galway is dedicated to
research aimed at enabling and exploiting Networked Knowledge using Linked Data
and Semantic Web technologies. It is part of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics
which was established in 2013 with funding from Science Foundation Ireland.
The research strategy of Insight at NUI Galway reflects and supports the research
priorities of NUI Galway - in particular the Informatics, Physical and Computational
Sciences priority. There is a strong interdisciplinary emphasis on Insight research
where collaborations and research alliances both within the University and with
regional, national and international partners are strongly encouraged.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The post-holder duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Teaching
To give instruction and supervision, as directed by the Head of School, to students of the
University in courses and programmes organised by the School or to which the School
contributes to another School or College. Such duties to include curriculum and course
design, preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials, project supervision and general
examination and other assessment responsibilities. The post-holder is also required to be
available to students for academic counselling and advice. In some disciplines, academic
activities may also include laboratory, workshop or clinical instruction, supervision of
fieldwork, site visits and other off-campus activities.
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The post-holder will show a strong commitment to teaching.
Such duties to include curriculum and course design, preparation and delivery of
lectures, tutorials, project supervision and general examination and other
assessment responsibilities.
The post-holder is also required to be available to students for academic
counselling and advice.
The successful candidate is expected to act as thesis adviser of PhD students and
master students and shape the Universities teaching expertise.
To oversee the development of, and to participate in, delivering teaching
programmes which engage and inspire students at all levels and ensures a strong
focus on quality teaching and on the continuous review and development of
teaching skills and methodologies in the discipline.
Research
To engage in research and other creative and innovative activity as appropriate to the
discipline. The post-holder is required to disseminate their research in academic
publications, other outlets as appropriate and to participate in postgraduate supervision.
The post-holder is encouraged to engage in initiatives to seek research funding, as
appropriate. The post-holder is also encouraged to promote and engage in the
development of collaborative research.
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To engage in research and other creative and innovative activity as
appropriate to the discipline.
The post-holder is required to disseminate their research in academic
publications, other outlets as appropriate and to participate in postgraduate
supervision.
The post-holder is encouraged to engage in initiatives to seek research
funding, as appropriate.
The post-holder is also encouraged to promote and engage in the
development of collaborative research.
As a leader in their field the Professor contributes to the direction and
development of informatics research at NUI Galway (particularly in the areas
of Linked Data and Semantic Web) through planning and leading research of
outstanding quality. S/he leads others to make the most effective contribution
to their discipline and encourages cross discipline research collaboration.
(applicable to Personal Professor post only).
Contribution and Scholarly Activity
To participate in academic administration at School, College and University levels as part
of their contribution to the University. To engage with the wider community regionally,
nationally and internationally from a civic, economic, social and cultural perspective as a
contribution to the life of the University. In representing the University externally, the postholder is expected to maintain the highest professional standards, thereby enhancing the
reputation of the University. The post-holder is expected to engage in scholarly activity
such as, but not limited to, refereeing of journals, membership of discipline related advisory
bodies and peer review panels and work associated with external examinership.
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The post holder shall be a member of the College of Engineering and
Informatics and will be expected to contribute actively to the academic
administration and the on-going initiatives within the College through
participation at College meetings and other relevant committees.
The post holder will also contribute to the established outreach programme of
Insight including primary, post-primary and third levels as well as to the local
communities.
To engage with the wider community regionally, nationally and internationally
from a civic, economic, social and cultural perspective as a contribution to the
life of the University.
In representing the University externally, the post-holder is expected to
maintain the highest professional standards, thereby enhancing the reputation
of the University.
The post-holder is expected to engage in scholarly activity such as, but not
limited to, refereeing of journals, membership of discipline related advisory
bodies and peer review panels and work associated with external
examinership.
The post-holder shall carry out these duties under the direction of the Head of
the Institute
The post holder will actively support the technology transfer into the
community and businesses.
The post-holder shall carry out these duties under the direction of the Head of the School
or of an authorised senior member of the staff of the School.
The post-holder shall be a member of College/Colleges in accordance with University
Statutes.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Essential Requirements:
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Normally, a PhD in Computer Science or relevant discipline.
An international profile and expertise in Linked Data, Semantic Web and Web
Science Research
An international profile and reputation with a capacity to provide leadership in
the development of areas overlapping with the Semantic Web and Linked
Data, such as but not restricted to, Internet of Things, Cyber-physical
Systems, sensor-based information systems, large-scale distributed systems,
Data Science, middleware, or related fields and application areas.
Teaching experience at undergraduate or post graduate level
An excellent record of research as evidenced by publications in top ranking
journals and conferences.
An ability and track record to compete successfully for external national and
international research funding.
Demonstrated experience in working with industry and strong commitment to
future industrial engagements
Good interpersonal communication skills to work as a member of the Insight
at NUI Galway leadership team in a collegial way.
Strong connections in the international scientific community (e.g.,
demonstrated by chairing and participating in the programme committees of
high-level scientific conferences.)
A clear vision and strategy for the realization of world-class research
(applicable to Personal Professor post only)
Demonstrable experience in leading and managing large research groups
(applicable to Personal Professor post only)
Desirable Requirements:
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Experience of participation on Scientific Boards and Steering committees for
research organisations.
● Have experience in the definition and execution of administrative processes
for large research organisations.
● Have a demonstrated record of representing a large research organisation to
funding agencies, Governmental representatives, project partners and
consortia.
The appointment will be made to the School of Engineering and Informatics, but will be
associated with the Digital Enterprise Research Institute/Insight Research Institute.
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Competency Framework for Professorship Role at NUI Galway
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Academic Excellence
Excellence in Research
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Leadership Excellence
Personal Effectiveness
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Organisational Excellence
Thinking Strategically
The Professor is a leader in his / her field and
contributes to the direction and development of
his / her discipline and body of knowledge
through planning and leading research of
outstanding quality. S/he leads others to make
the most effective contribution to their discipline
and encourages cross discipline research
collaboration.
The Professor is passionate and enthusiastic
about the discipline/school and is committed to
making his / her best personal contribution
through employing excellent planning and
organising, communication and decision making
skills in order to achieve ambitious goals for their
discipline/school and to meet the changing
demands of the Professorship role.
The Professor is responsible for developing and
implementing a strategic approach to the
development of the discipline/school. S/he is
aware of the wider environment, has the ability to
think strategically and to devise and implement
changes in line with their strategy.
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Excellence in Teaching
The Professor oversees the development of, and
participates in, delivering teaching programmes
which engage and inspire students at all levels
and ensures a strong focus on quality teaching
and on the continuous review and development
of teaching skills and methodologies in the
discipline.
Leading and Managing Others
The Professor is responsible for the delivery of
the work programme by getting the best out of
others. S/he ensures that good administrative
procedures are in place, that work is organised
fairly, that there is a highly engaged work
environment, and that time is given generously to
developing staff.
Collegiate and Community Contribution
The Professor values and works to instil a
collegiate approach not only within his / her
discipline / school and the University, but across
the wider external community. S/he actively
seeks to build effectively functioning teams and
networks. S/he is approachable, collaborative,
and values the contribution of others.
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Competency Framework for Senior Lecturer Roles at NUIG
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Excellence in Teaching
The Senior Lecturer develops and
delivers quality teaching programmes
which engage and inspire students at all
levels and maximises their learning.
They are confident in using a range of
teaching techniques, are open to
innovations in teaching and are focused
on continually developing their own
teaching skills.
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DEVELOPING
Leadership Excellence
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Personal Effectiveness
The Senior Lecturer is enthusiastic about their
discipline and is committed to making their best
personal contribution through employing excellent
planning and organising, communication and
decision making skills to achieve their goals and
through working hard and being flexible in order to
meet the multiple and changing demands of the
Senior Lecturer role.
The Senior Lecturer must work well with others,
providing leadership and direction to students,
colleagues and support staff in relation to projects
or areas of work that they are leading on. They
effectively encourage, support and manage the
contributions of others to deliver results for the
discipline and to ensure that high standards are
met.
Organisational Excellence
Strategy & Vision
The Senior lecturer should contribute to the
strategic development of the discipline by
developing a strong awareness of the wider
environment, how the discipline is
developing and how the School/Discipline
can develop in the long term to optimise its
contribution. He /She must have the ability
to make a strong case for the development
of new programmes or engaging in joint
programmes or collaborations that they feel
will add long term value to the
School/Discipline.
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Leading Others
CORE
CORE
The Senior Lecturer furthers their
discipline and contributes to the body of
knowledge in their area through
planning, carrying out and publishing/
disseminating their own high quality
research, building and leading research
groups and providing supervision and
support for postgraduate students to
enable them to produce quality
research. They keep up to date with
relevant developments in their field and
network and collaborate with others,
both internally and externally, to
optimise the value and relevance of the
research being produced and to
maximise
the
School’s/Discipline’s
ability to attract research funding.
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CORE
Academic Excellence
Excellence in Research
DEVELOPING
CORE
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Collegiate & Community
Contribution
The Senior Lecturer values and engages in
a collegiate approach to working with
others, within their own discipline, school
and university and also within the wider
external community. S/he actively seeks to
build effective networks and is willing to
contribute their time and expertise to a
range of broader university wide or
community projects.
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APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
1.
Application
A.
If you are a current NUI Galway employee please use the NUI Galway
Employee Self Service (ESS) portal to apply for this post. Note that access to
the ESS portal is currently only available on campus. 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_academic_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:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/hr/documents/nuig_user_guide_academic_external.p
df
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 ‘Personal
Professor/Senior Lecturer of Informatics – Post 1’
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b. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and
experience in your career to date in relation to the key areas as
described in the Competency Frameworks at NUI Galway.
The completed application document must be submitted online to reach the
Human Resources Office no later than 17:00 (GMT) on 6th November 2014
Please note that an application will ONLY be considered if documents a
and b above are fully completed and received by the closing date.
Applicants will be considered as applicants at both levels unless specifically
stated on your cover letter that you wish to be considered at one level only.
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.
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.
D.
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.
E.
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.
F.
Declaration:
Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of
a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also
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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.
2.
Assessment Procedure
(a)Board of Assessors
Applications will be considered by a Board of Assessors, which will shortlist
and interview candidates and report to the College, the Academic Council and
Údaras na hOllscoile.
All applications and other materials submitted by applicants will be treated in
strict confidence by all panel members and others involved in the
administration of the recruitment. No information about the identity of
applicants, or details of their applications, will be released to others, except
where it is necessary as part of the selection process. For example in the case
of permanent academic posts, it is necessary for copies of shortlisted
applications to be circulated and viewed by members of the College prior to
candidates’ presentations as these members of college may attend the
presentation on the day. Members of College may also view the full copy of
all applications received (including those shortlisted and not shortlisted) for a
permanent academic post by making a request/appointment to the HR Office.
(b) Interview Dates
Candidates will be advised of arrangements in due course.
(c) Expenses
Expenses are paid to candidates invited to the Assessors’ Interview (see (a)
above).
3.
Appointment
The appointment will be made by the President, following adoption of the
report of the Board of Assessors by the College of Engineering and
Informatics. (In the event that the College does not adopt the report, the
appointment will be made by the President, following adoption of the report of
the Board of Assessors by the Academic Council. In the event that the
Academic Council does not adopt the report of the Board of Assessors, the
decision as to the appointment, will be made by Údaras na hOllscoile (The
University Governing Authority). 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.
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