Job Title: Lecturer in Garment Construction (Maternity Cover)
Reporting to: Academic: Faculty Head / Programme Directors
Administration: Faculty Administrator
Location: Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road
Hours of work: As per course requirements, additional hours as may be required in line with the needs of the service.
Job Summary:
Applications are invited for a part time lecturing role in the Faculty of Design. The Garment Construction is 5 ECTS credit module from the Faculty of Design, BA programmes (Level 7 and Level 8). We are seeking a lecturer with an in-depth knowledge of pattern cutting and sewing who can competently prepare learners to meet industry requirements. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience, have enthusiasm and passion not only about their area of expertise but also about the opportunity to share their knowledge with the designers of the future.
PURPOSE:
The primary focus of this post will be to play an active role in the academic direction of your module including teaching, assessment and administration.
Website:
For more information on the Faculty of Design see https://www.griffith.ie/faculties/design
Advertising Date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Closing Date: Monday 5th August 2025
Interview Date: Monday, 12th August 2025
Required Qualifications:
Candidates will be expected to have a Level 8 Qualification or equivalent in Design or a cognate discipline; 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. Membership of a Professional body and any record of research, scholarship and publications are an advantage.
*Please read the Guidelines for Mock Lecture below
Successful applicants should have the following attributes:
Garment Construction Module (Semester 1, 5 ECTS)
Descriptor: The Garment Construction module aims to equip learners with a basic level of technical awareness and skills required to create their designs and develop effective communication skills using relevant industry terminology. The module aims for learners to achieve a degree of competency and confidence to create creative pattern and assemble garments using appropriate sewing techniques and materials. Learners must demonstrate health and safety standards when using industry equipment and sewing machines in a workroom environment. The objective is for learners to achieve a degree of competency and confidence to measure, understand size charts and basic garment specification sheets. Learners draft and manipulate blocks and assemble garments using industry sewing techniques and appropriate materials. Projects explore industry standards and practice, so learners can differentiate between couture and industry production techniques. Learners acquire skills to translate their design from a specification sheet to a final complete garment using basic industry-standard pattern drafting and garment construction techniques demonstrating the skills required to progress.
Guidelines for Mock Lecture
About Griffith College
Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent third level institution with locations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick The main campus is situated on seven acres within a mile of St. Stephen's Green on Dublin's South Circular Road. Griffith College enjoys national and a growing international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable, award winning reputation for providing students with first class lectures and excellent study material. Griffith College offers internationally recognised postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes, complimented by a wide range of professional, short term and corporate training educational solutions - in Griffith college, there is something for everyone. Today there are over 7,000 students studying in the College, which is a designated educational institute of the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Click the link for more information. http://www.griffith.ie/
Our Vision
‘Empowering learners to achieve their career and life potential’
Why work for Griffith College?
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. All candidates applying for teaching posts must undergo a mock lecture before being interviewed; will be asked to demonstrate ability via portfolio.