Lecturer In Interaction Design

griffith; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Access to healthcare plans

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing CPD programmes

Mental Health and Wellbeing supports

Access to onsite fitness equipment

Free weekly yoga classes

Vibrant, multidisciplinary environment

Job summary

Griffith College in Dublin is inviting applications for a Part Time Lecturer in Interaction Design. The role includes teaching a 10 ECTS credit module as part of the Faculty of Design. Candidates will need a Level 9 Qualification and proven teaching excellence.

This position calls for excellent interpersonal skills, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to curriculum development. Benefits include a competitive salary, access to healthcare plans, and ongoing professional support.

Qualifications

• Level 9 Qualification or equivalent in Interaction Design or related.
• Proven teaching excellence and ability to support curriculum development.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and produce teaching material.
• Ensure effective delivery of teaching programmes.
• Contribute to activities that influence practice.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Figma

Proficiency in Adobe Creative CC

Education

Level 9 Qualification in Interaction Design or related discipline

Tools

Figma

Miro

Adobe Creative CC

Job description

Lecturer in Interaction Design

Reporting to: Head of Faculty / Programme Director

Location: Griffith College Dublin

Job Type: Part Time

Job Summary

Applications are invited for a part time lecturing role in the Faculty of Design. The module is a 10 ECTS credit module from the Faculty of Design BA programmes (Level 7) & (Level 8) in Graphic Communication Design, over two semesters.

Key Responsibilities

• Recent proven teaching excellence, ability to support curriculum development and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships and work collaboratively.
• Design, develop and produce learning and teaching material and deliver the module.
• Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with College strategy, policy and procedures, contribute to activities which influence leading edge practice and may also undertake research activity.
• Have experience of working in a positive, flexible manner.
• Willing to arrange student trips and site visits.
• Have experience of openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity.

Interaction Design Module Descriptor

This module surveys the key principles and processes of human‑centred interaction design across a range of contexts: from screen, software applications and products to constructed environments. In a studio environment, learners experience an overview of the discipline and of the different professional roles a designer may play. This broad framework allows learners to contextualise their more specialised future courses of study and understand the methods and applications of interaction design.

Learners develop skills in sketching the user experience through low‑fidelity prototyping techniques such as paper, slideshow, animation and simple interaction. Beginning with screen‑based systems such as web, mobile and tablets, learners review the most pervasive design patterns and emerging trends. By observing real users and prototypes, learners grasp how to plan, experiment, discover, interpret, discriminate, revise and justify their designs.

Teaching Modes

Full Time Cohort (Day) – Wednesday afternoon 2-5pm, 2 × 12‑week semesters.

Part Time Cohort (Evening) – Every second Tuesday or Wednesday evening from 6.30 to 8.30pm.

Minimum Education / Experience Requirements

Candidates will be expected to have a Level 9 Qualification or equivalent in Interaction Design, Graphic Design or a cognate discipline such as Visual Communication; proven teaching excellence and ability to support curriculum development; demonstrated leadership and problem‑solving skills; excellent interpersonal skills; and the ability to build relations and work collaboratively. Proficiency in Figma, Miro, Adobe Creative CC, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator. Excellent English and presentation skills are required. Candidates must have professional design experience, preferably in an agency, in‑house design, or freelance capacity.

Membership of a Professional body and any record of research, scholarship and publications is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Access to the College's pension scheme
• Access to healthcare plans for employees and their families
• Enhanced maternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements in line with the College's remote working policy
• Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, up to Doctorate level
• Subsidised College programmes to support career development and upskilling
• Opportunities for staff mobility through Erasmus+ and other international mobility programmes
• Mental Health and Wellbeing supports available
• Free weekly yoga classes
• Access to onsite fitness equipment
• Availability of green space on campus, accessible to staff for sports and recreational activities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Vibrant, multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment
• Inclusive and diverse community
• Innovative and agile place to work
• Welcoming environment committed to both learner and staff development
• Staff discounts and offers from a wide range of retailers and service providers
• Preferential accommodation rates during the summer period for staff, and for friends and family of staff at Griffith Rooms
• Year‑round staff social and wellbeing events, including BBQs, coffee mornings, wellness talks, EDI events, and more
• Onsite subsidised restaurant
• Free parking facilities
• Staff Social Club with regular events

Disclaimers and EEO Statement

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of proposed areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing environment within the Faculty and the College.

Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full‑time for any employer in Ireland.