Assistant Lecturer - Carpentry & Joinery (Fixed Term, 2 Years)

South East Technological University; Waterford; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South East Technological University is seeking an Assistant Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery for a fixed-term, two-year appointment. The role involves delivering off-the-job training phases for apprentices and contributing to curriculum development at the Department of Built Environment, Kilkenny Road Campus in Waterford.

The successful candidate will showcase exceptional craftsmanship, timber geometry knowledge, and proficiency with workshop machinery.

Qualifications

• High level timber geometry knowledge and craftsmanship.
• Ability to translate complex practical concepts into engaging learning.
• Strong tooling and workshop machinery expertise.
• Excellent interpersonal and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality academic and practical education to Carpentry and Joinery apprentices.
• Contribute to curriculum assessment and programme development.
• Mentor apprentices and support quality assurance processes.
• Utilise CAD and modelling software in instruction and assessment.

Skills

Craftsmanship

Timber geometry

Digital literacy

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CAD

Modelling software

Job description

Assistant Lecturer - Carpentry & Joinery (Fixed Term, 2 Years)

Vacancy ID : 042764 Closing Date : 27-Nov-2026 12:00

• Vacancy I.D.: 042764 - Assistant Lecturer in Joinery & Carpentry (Fixed Term, 2 Years)
• Contract: Fixed Term, 2 Years
• Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the grade of Assistant Lecturer is €47,572 - €64,372 p.a. on a whole time basis (rates effective 01/06/2026).

SETU is seeking to appoint an Assistant Lecturer in the Carpentry and Joinery disciplinary area. The successful applicant will provide high-quality academic and practical education and instruction to Carpentry and Joinery apprentices during their off-the-job training phases (Phase 4 and Phase 6). Additionally, they will contribute to curriculum assessment, apprentice mentorship, quality assurance, and continuous programme development within the university’s Department of Built Environment, Kilkenny Road Campus.

The successful applicant will also demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship, strong timber geometry knowledge, and extensive expertise in the use of workshop machinery. They will possess the ability to translate complex practical and theoretical concepts into engaging and accessible learning experiences that support a diverse range of apprentice learning styles. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential to support effective mentoring of apprentices and positive collaboration with colleagues across the Built Environment department. A high level of digital literacy is also required, including proficiency in academic technologies, CAD and modelling software, and digital record-keeping systems.

SETU is an equal opportunities employer.

SETU is an equal opportunities employer.