Lecturer in Service Design & DesignLabs Civic Lead in Dublin
- Salary
- €64,581–€103,501 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 2 Nov 2026
About the Role
The National College of Art & Design (NCAD) is seeking a Lecturer in Service Design & DesignLabs Civic Lead. This full-time, permanent position is based at NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin. The role combines programme leadership and teaching commitments, focusing on the MA Service Design programme and leading the DesignLab: Civic, a national centre for applied design research in public sector transformation.
The successful candidate will act as the Programme Leader for the MA Service Design, including course development, examination, assessment, quality assurance, and administration. Additionally, the role involves leading and developing the DesignLab: Civic, shaping its focus, partnerships, and projects. The DesignLab: Civic Lead role is fixed term through to Jan 2028, after which the role is reviewed and subject to funding either continues or reverts to full time lecturer.
Requirements
Mandatory Criteria:
- A significant track record in Service Design in industry and/or Higher Education.
- Post-graduate degree in Service Design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- A minimum of 3 years industry and/or teaching experience with a focus on human-centred design for Services.
- Experience leading academic programmes and/or service design related industry teams.
- Experience in developing and delivering high-quality teaching within a higher education environment.
- Commitment to engagement with emerging research, design methods, technology and tools.
- Proficiency in Service Design methodologies and workflows.
Desirable Criteria:
- PhD in Service Design or a related field.
- Demonstrable record of developing and maintaining partnerships in industry and/or academia.
- Strong, demonstrable commitment to research and international scholarship / professional practice / publication.
- Experience of applying ethnographic and co-design methods in research or practice.
Details
Location: Dublin
Salary: €64,581–€103,501 per year
Closing date: 2 Nov 2026
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Who to contact for enquiries: HR Department at [email protected]
How to Apply
Apply through the NCAD website.
Frequently asked
- What are the mandatory requirements for this role?
- The mandatory requirements include a significant track record in Service Design, a post-graduate degree in Service Design or a related field, a minimum of 3 years industry and/or teaching experience, experience leading academic programmes, experience in developing and delivering high-quality teaching, commitment to engagement with emerging research, and proficiency in Service Design methodologies and workflows.
- What is the salary for this position?
- The salary for this position is €64,581–€103,501 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 2 Nov 2026.
- Where is this position located?
- This position is located in Dublin.
- Who should I contact if I have questions about the application process?
- You can contact the HR Department at [email protected] if you have any questions about the application process.