Ad Astra Fellow, UCD School of Veterinary Medicine
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
- Location
- Dublin (IE)
- Closing date
- 24 Jan 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Life sciences, Veterinary Science
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
012027 – External Ad – Ad Astra Fellows, UCD School of Veterinary Medicine
Applications are sought for Ad Astra Fellows within the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine.
UCD has embarked on an expansion in its education programmes in veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing. The portfolio of educational offerings now includes both undergraduate and graduate entry streams to veterinary medicine, a veterinary nursing degree programme, an expanding range of taught graduate programmes, structured and thematic PhD programmes, specialist clinical training (residency programmes) and continuing professional development offerings.
These programmes maintain the highest educational standards, and are recognised for their quality nationally and internationally. A wide variety of pedagogical approaches are employed, including enquiry-based learning, blended and online learning and small group teaching. Both the veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing programmes are subject to multiple national and international accreditation processes, which require detailed assessment and analysis of the outcome of the programmes. In addition, research and scholarship in veterinary education is part of our mission, and is a major factor in maintaining the international reputation of the school.
Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the UCD Ad Astra Fellow website: http://www.ucd.ie/adastrafellows/
95 Lecturer/Assistant Professor (above the bar) Salary Scale: €53,773 - €84,544 per annum
Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines
Closing date: 17.00hrs (Local Irish Time) on 24th January 2020
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Irish Local Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below:
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UCD is Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 37,000 students drawn from 152 countries, including over 4,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland.
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- Telephone
- +(353)17167777
- Location
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BELFIELD
DUBLIN 4
Ireland
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