Two PR lecturing roles: (1) in Political Communications & Public Affairs; (2) ‘Corporate Communications’
Griffith College Dublin
These are both weekly two-hour, part-time lecturing positions on our QQI and PRII-validated MA in Public Relations & Digital Communication programme. Lectures are delivered on campus, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on weekday evenings for 12 teaching weeks from February to May 2026.
This programme, the MA in Public Relations & Digital Communications has been running for 18 years. The programme is designed for candidates who wish to master the theory and application of the public relations skills and techniques required to succeed in a wide range of public relations and communications employment settings.
We are seeking two part-time lecturers who hold an MA and who have relevant work experience in the public relations field.
The module, 'Political Communications and Public Affairs', aims to facilitate learners in being able to take a role in the process of running or co-ordinating communication aspects of a political campaign, or working with an elected representative, in a public government agency, an NGO or a Not-for-Profit organisation. The module introduces learners to the wider political and public affairs environment within an Irish and international context. It develops a critical depth to learners' PR work through their gaining an understanding of the relevant sociological, political and psychological theories that underpin the decisions made and strategies implemented in political communications and public affairs.
While the, 'Corporate Communications' module aims to facilitate a critical and practical understanding of the corporate environment and corporate communications theory and strategy. It equips learners with an understanding of corporate structure and the strategic role that communications play in the management of organisations. The module assists learners in developing the core competencies required within corporate communications, including, problem-solving, interpersonal relations, critical thinking and business acumen.
To apply for either role, please email or phone (01) 416 3389 MA programme director, Barry Finnegan.