Lecturer (A) in Physics

Applications are invited for an appointment as a full time (1 FTE) Lecturer in Physics, Specific Purpose Contract Type A, at University of Galway.  This is predominantly a teaching contract (60%) with research and administration sharing the remainder.

The School of Natural Sciences offers a BSc programme in Physics (including options in Applied Physics, Climate Physics, Astrophysics, Theoretical and Biomedical Physics) and MSc programmes (in Key Enabling Technologies, Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety, Medical Physics, and Astronomical Instrumentation).  The School is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to teach Physics at university level, working with students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level including adult learners. A leadership role in academic programme delivery, curriculum and /or pedagogical development is desirable. 

For detailed information on the requirements, please refer to the Eligibility Requirements section of the Job Description.

Main duties

The post holder will primarily deliver high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level in the BSc Physics degree programme. The post holder will be expected to contribute to lectures, tutorials, laboratory and project-based education across the programme. The person will also contribute to academic administration within the School.  The post holder must  be able to demonstrate experience in the delivery of core Physics curriculum. He/she should have knowledge and experience of teaching in a third level sector. It is desirable that candidates should have experience designing and developing online/blended course materials using modern teaching technologies. The candidate will be able to pursue their own research in an area that aligns with the main themes in the School of Natural Sciences.

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Matt Redman (Email:  matt.redman@universityofgalway.ie ), Head of Physics, University of Galway, or Prof. Alan Ryder (Email: alan.ryder@universityofgalway.ie ), Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory, University of Galway.

Salary: €63,624 to €101,498 pro rata 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 10^th 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 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.

The University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.  The School of Natural Sciences at University of Galway holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, and an Institute of Physics Juno Practitioner award and has a long-standing commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. 

At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff.   

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