Education & Training Lead

Dundalk Institute of Technology; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) is seeking an Education & Training Lead to advance accredited DSGBV programmes under the RiVeR project. The role involves leading programme development, delivery, and evaluation within the School of Health and Science.

The post is a 12-month contract with responsibilities for teaching, resource development, and frontline training. Candidates should have a primary degree plus Level 9 qualifications and at least 5 years’ post-qualification DSGBV experience.

Qualifications

• Primary degree plus a Level 9 qualification in a relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in the area of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.
• Relevant experience in Education & Training in a third level setting.
• Relevant experience in research evaluation to include data collection and analysis, preparation of ethics applications and report writing.

Responsibilities

• To lead the preparation, development and co-ordination of accredited DSGBV programmes in the School of Health and Science
• To teach and assess on accredited DSGBV programmes (up to 6 hours per week averaged over the academic year)
• To lead the development, co-ordination and delivery of Reusable Learning Resources for front line DSGBV personnel, including organising related workshops
• To evaluate accredited DSGBV programmes and other RiVeR Project outputs
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post.

Skills

Education delivery

Education evaluation

Online learning design

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Primary degree

Level 9 qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

About Dundalk Institute of Technology Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) has earned its reputation as the leading higher education provider in the North East (serving Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Meath, North County Dublin and the northern counties of Armagh, Down and South Antrim) through its first-class teaching and learning, research and engagement. Set in a state-of-the-art 87 acres campus, DkIT provides quality learning and teaching to circa 7000 students across four Schools in Business and Humanities, Health and Science, Engineering and Informatics and Creative Arts at undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Level 6 to PhD level, in addition to its long history in apprenticeships. The Institute differentiates itself from other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as a cross-border Institute with its distinctive mission and commitment to the educational, economic, social and cultural development of the North East region. As an Institute situated on the border with Northern Ireland, DkIT is at the epicentre between the two main metropolitan cities of Belfast and Dublin along the M1 Economic Corridor. The School of Health and Science consists of 3 Departments and two Sections: Department of Nursing, Midwifery & Early Years Department of Life & Health Sciences Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health Section of Midwifery Section of Part Time Programmes It has an active research profile through its research centres and groups including the Smooth Muscle Research Centre, NetwellCASALA Research Centre, Centre for Fresh Water and Environmental Studies and the Nursing, Midwifery & Early Years Research Group.

Role The School Health and Science since 2016 has been involved in the provision of research, education and training in the area of Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV)). In early 2023, Dundalk Institute of Technology, commenced the three-year RiVeR project (DkIT responding to the impacts of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Multi-agency education, research and training initiatives) funded under the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Performance Funding scheme . The DkIT RiVeR Project is an ambitious project which is targeted towards ongoing research whilst broadening the availability and opportunities for education and training to cohorts that are most in need of further support and education in the area of Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV). The school plans to transition RiVer into a permanent, all island accredited education hub in the field of DSGBV. This post is for an Education & Training Lead, to lead out on accredited DSGBV programme development, delivery and evaluation of programmes and DGSBV training integral to the RiVeR Project (DkIT responding to the impacts of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence: multi-Agency education, research and training initiatives). This project has been funded under the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Technological Enhancement Fund. DkIT in partnership with key stakeholders, aims to incorporate systematic continuous research and evaluation into the RiVeR project and to expand its community of practice. This post provides an exciting opportunity for an Education & Training Lead to contribute to a dynamic project. It is a 12-month contract commencing on the 1st October 2026.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• To lead the preparation, development and co-ordination of accredited DSGBV programmes in the School of Health and Science
• To teach and assess on accredited DSGBV programmes (up to 6 hours per week averaged over the academic year)
• To lead the development, co-ordination and delivery of Reusable Learning Resources for front line DSGBV personnel, including organising related workshops
• To evaluate accredited DSGBV programmes and other RiVeR Project outputs
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post.

Skills and Qualifications required

• A Primary degree plus a Level 9 qualification in a relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years post qualification experience in the area of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.
• Relevant experience in Education & Training in a third level setting.
• Relevant experience in research evaluation to include data collection and analysis, preparation of ethics applications and report writing.

1. Desirable Criteria Experience of delivering educational programmes and their evaluation
2. Experience in online and blended learning design
3. Be highly motivated and self-driven
4. Excellent time management skills
5. Experience of and ability to work as part of a team

General Note Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on information supplied. The qualifications for appointment and conditions of service for all posts are subject to the provisions of the Institutes of Technology Acts, 1992- 2006 and as amended. Canvassing will automatically disqualify. This position will be filled on a Temporary basis (12 months). The appointee will carry out the lawful instructions of the President and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Salary The salary for this position is as follows: €55,000 -€57,000 DOE (Dependent on Experience)

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 12 noon on Friday 11th September 2026. Late applications are not accepted.

Dundalk Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to the employment policies, procedures and practices, which do not discriminate on grounds such as gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, religious belief, sexual orientation or membership of the travelling community.