Lecturer International College of Pharmaceutical Innovation (ICPI), RCSI Dublin / Soochow University, China

Reporting To:                                  Prof Brian Kirby, Deputy Dean, International College of Pharmaceutical Innovation

Location:                                          RCSI Dublin and Soochow University, China (12+ weeks per academic year)

School:                                             School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (PBS)

Contract type/duration:                Permanent, full time

Closing date for applications:     26th September 2025 

Interview date:                               Mid-October

Introducing the International College of Pharmaceutical Innovation:

Last year marked a very exciting chapter with the launch of the International College of Pharmaceutical Innovation (ICPI) – a groundbreaking collaboration between RCSI and Soochow University in China. ICPI is a beacon of educational excellence, combining the strengths of two world-class institutions to cultivate the next generation of pharmacy, pharmaceutical, and biomedical science professionals. Located on Soochow University’s cutting-edge Future Campus, ICPI offers students the unique opportunity to earn dual degrees, awarded by both RCSI and Soochow University. 

We are delivering three programmes, currently running in Dublin in the School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences (PBS), namely, BSc Pharmacy (BSc Pharm), BSc Applied Therapeutic Technologies (BSc ATT) & MSc Research, all of which commenced in September 2024. Our programmes, which have been designed in collaboration with clinical, research and industry experts, will prepare students to better meet the demands of the changing healthcare landscape.  The new International College of Pharmaceutical Innovation brings together the best of both universities, merging student-centred education and innovative research to ensure we develop graduates that will succeed in the workplace or in postgraduate research. There is a bright future ahead for the students choosing ICPI. We are currently seeking to appoint a number of academic staff who are not only passionate about teaching & researching, but who would also like to experience working in a multicultural and international environment and in so doing, join a growing team of academics working on this exciting collaboration. 

Why This Role Matters: We are seeking applications for a number of full-time, permanent Lecturer / Senior Lecturer roles who will be employed by the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences in RCSI and will be responsible for planning & delivering RSCI-led teaching activities in the International College of Pharmaceutical Innovation, in China. 

Person Specification – Role Specific:

We are recruiting for a number of roles at lecturer & senior lecturer level, to be filled by quarter 1, 2026 (or earlier). The roles outlined below give a sense of the skillsets and experience we’re looking for. However, these roles are not rigidly defined – many skills are transferable across roles, and we recognize that candidates may bring a unique mix of experience that doesn’t fit neatly into one category. If you feel you have relevant skills or could be a great fit we encourage you to apply.

For more details on the role please visit https://www.rcsi.com/careers

The Process:

Interview and presentation

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a formal competence-based interview and presentation. 

Particulars of Post

This is a full-time permanent position. You will report to the Head of Department or nominee. 

 Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to innovate in education and research on a global stage, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today through our careers webpage at www.rcsi.ie/careers. For informal inquiries, reach out to Rebecca O’Brien rebeccaobrien@rcsi.ie