Lecturer In Interaction Design

Job Title: 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 10 ECTS credit modules from the Faculty of Design BA programmes (Level 7) & (Level 8) in Graphic Communication Design, over two semesters.

We are looking for a lecturer who is enthusiastic and passionate. We are looking for someone who not only has expertise in interaction design, and a passion for web design but also has a strong desire to share their knowledge with future designers.

Successful applicants should have the following attributes:

• Recent proven teaching excellence, an ability to support curriculum development and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; and the ability to build relations and to work collaboratively.
• A keen interest in the subject, a broad knowledge of the topic and experience in interaction design, digital design, wed design, with a broad knowledge of the topics and experience in commercial design projects.
• Up to date with regulations and guidelines and innovation related to the topic
• To design, develop and produce learning and teaching material and deliver the module.
• Lecturers will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the 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
• Have an understanding and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity.

Interaction Design (Semester 1 & 2, Level 7, Level 8, 10 ECTS) 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.

Mode: Full Time Cohort (Day) - Wednesday afternoon 2-5pm

2 x 12-week semesters

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

Guidelines for Mock Lecture

As part of the interview process, candidates are required to give a 5 - 10 minute mock lecture, regarding the interview panel as students.
The lecture should cover an item (or items) of the candidate's choice from an existing (or proposed) course offered by the Faculty or Department.
The candidate is free to use whatever medium and teaching aids are appropriate, including laptop and projector, but is encouraged to use new technology.
The lecture should not be the first lecture in a course, nor should it be an overview of a course.
The lecture will focus on explaining a particular aspect of the course to students who are unfamiliar with the topic.
The lecturer should begin by outlining any previous information that the students are expected to know (e.g. "I'm assuming you know how to ...... which we covered last week").
Questions will be asked of the lecturer, either during or after the lecture.

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 to work collaboratively. Proficiency in Figma, Miro, Adobe Creative CC, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator. Excellent English and presentation skills are necessary. 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 are an advantage.

About Griffith College

Griffith College is a welcoming, ambitious and people-focused institution where the quality of the working environment is shaped as much by the people as by the purpose. Across our campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick, colleagues work in supportive teams where professionalism, mutual respect and collaboration are part of everyday life.

Founded in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent third-level institution, with a community of over 8,000 students across its campuses. The College delivers a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes across disciplines including business, law, computing, journalism, design and pharmaceutical science.

What sets Griffith apart is not only its commitment to high-quality education, but the culture that underpins it. Staff regularly speak about the strength of the relationships they build here, the trust between colleagues, the willingness to support one another, and the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that has meaningful impact on students from Ireland and internationally, working alongside people who genuinely care about what they do and who they work with.

Our Vision

'To be recognised among the leading, innovative and socially enterprising of Ireland's universities"

Why work for Griffith College?

• 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

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.