Carpentry & Joinery Educator (Fixed-Term, 2-Year Role)

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

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.