Lecturer A in AgriBiosciences, Global Food Security & Climate Resilience

The new School of Biological and Chemical Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway invites applications for Lecturer in AgriBiosciences, Global Food Security & Climate Resilience, Specific purpose contract– 1 FTE -Contract Type A commencing as soon as possible.

Applications are welcome from candidates with strong expertise in AgriBiosciences, Global Food Security & Climate Resilience, particularly with experience of working in partnership with international agricultural development organisations focused on smallholder farmers in developing countries, such as the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Development (CGIAR), UN Agencies and international NGOs. The successful candidate will predominantly deliver interdisciplinary lectures and modules in the Masters degree in Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (MScCCAFS), and also provide some contributions to the  Masters degree in AgriFood Sustainability and Technology, and the Plant & AgriBiosciences undergraduate degree pathway. The successful candidates teaching and research expertise would complement the major thematic research areas of the school (in particular “Sustainable World”).  The post-holder will be required to deliver modules, lectures, assignments and field trips on the Masters degree in Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (MScCCAFS), to work as a member of the MScCCAFS Program Committee and to liaise with international partners (e.g. CGIAR, UN, iNGOs etc) who collaborate closely with the MScCCAFS program.

The post-holder will also play a role in supporting the supervision of MScCCAFS and MScAST research projects, and in delivering some lectures to the MScAST program and undergraduate Plant & AgriBiosciences degree pathway.

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Charles Spillane, School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, charles.spillane@universityofgalway.ie

Additional information on the School is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/scienceengineering/schoolofbiologicalandchemicalsciences/

Salary: €63,624 to €101,498 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 3^rd July 2025. 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.

At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our University community.  We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, disability or age.   

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff.   University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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