Lecturer / Programme Director – Leadership & Management

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 69,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Public Administration (IPA) in Dublin seeks a Lecturer/Programme Director in Leadership and Management to join its Whitaker School of Government and Management. The role blends teaching with programme direction, academic development, research and engagement with public service organisations.

The successful candidate will contribute to leadership and management capability across Ireland's Public Service, combining teaching, supervision and scholarly activity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Master’s degree or higher in management, leadership, public administration, business or related field.
• Lecturing experience in higher education or adult learning.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with digital presentation, communication and learning tools.
• PhD or Level 10 qualification and programme development experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach across leadership, management development, change management, innovation, design thinking and project management.
• Design and develop undergraduate, postgraduate and professional learning programmes.
• Coordinate designated programmes, including teaching, assessment and administration.
• Supervise postgraduate assignments, dissertations and research projects.
• Contribute to programme development, quality assurance and academic reviews.
• Undertake relevant research, publication and practitioner scholarship.
• Collaborate with public service organisations to ensure programmes meet sector needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital tool proficiency

Education

Master's degree or higher

PhD advantageous

Job description

28 Oct 2026 - 13:00 (Europe/Isle_of_Man)

Organisation/Company Conscia Talent Department People Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 28 Oct 2026 - 13:00 (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Maternity Leave Cover | Institute of Public Administration (IPA)

Location: Dublin
Contract: Specified Purpose Contract - envisaged up to December 2027
Salary: €69,375 - €106,749 per annum
Closing Date: 1pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026

The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) is seeking a Lecturer / Programme Director in Leadership and Management to join its Whitaker School of Government and Management.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of leadership and management capability across Ireland's Public Service. The successful candidate will combine teaching with programme direction, academic development, research and engagement with public service organisations.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching across leadership, management development, change management, innovation, design thinking and project management.
• Designing and developing undergraduate, postgraduate and professional learning programmes.
• Coordinating designated programmes, including teaching, assessment and academic administration.
• Supervising postgraduate assignments, dissertations and research projects.
• Contributing to programme development, quality assurance and academic reviews.
• Undertaking relevant research, publication and practitioner scholarship.
• Working with colleagues and public service organisations to ensure programmes respond to evolving sector needs.

About You

Candidates should have:

• A Master's degree or higher in management, leadership, public administration, business or a related field.
• Relevant lecturing experience within higher education, professional education or adult learning.
• Strong organisational, analytical, written and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with commonly used digital presentation, communication and learning tools.

A PhD or Level 10 qualification, programme development experience, public sector experience, postgraduate supervision and a record of research or publication would be advantageous.