Lecturer in History (History of Race and Ethnicity), Contract Type B

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer B (permanent 1.0 FTE) in History (History of Race and Ethnicity) at University of Galway. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Róisín Healy, Head of Discipline of History, School of History and Philosophy, Email roisin.healy@universityofgalway.ie and +353 (0)91 492551

Additional information on the School and Discipline is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/arts-social-sciences-and-celtic-studies/history-philosophy/

Information on the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Strategic Plan is available at:
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/arts-social-sciences-and-celtic-studies/strategy2125/

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/strategy2025/

The Discipline of History in the School of History and Philosophy has a distinguished tradition of teaching and research, dating back to the establishment of the university in 1845. Its undergraduate teaching commitments consist primarily of the History component of the Joint-Honours undergraduate Arts programme and provision of the sector-leading undergraduate BA History. At postgraduate level, it also offers a vibrant taught MA in History, including modules open to postgraduates across the College, and PhD supervision in History. In terms of research, the Discipline has recognised expertise in medieval, early modern and modern history, with particular strengths in four thematic research areas: Activism and Justice; Childhood, Youth and Family; Ireland in Global Context; Religion and Society.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in History. They should have teaching experience and research expertise in the history of race and ethnicity in a region not limited to Europe, for the early modern or modern era. They will have a publication record in line with career stage and an active research agenda in this area (including plans for funding applications). The successful candidate will contribute to and take responsibility for, as appropriate, teaching and examining at all levels and the development of the discipline’s internationalisation and EDI strategies. They will also assist with general administrative duties and the development of the discipline and school.

Salary:

€59,801 to €95,401 p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)

This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 2nd April 2024.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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