Lecturer (B) in Philosophy (Philosophy of Technology)

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer in Philosophy (Philosophy of Technology) at University of Galway. The appointment is tenable from January 1st, 2026.

Philosophy at University of Galway is a vibrant discipline with a strong commitment to engaged teaching and research. We are seeking an excellent academic who will play a key role in advancing our teaching and research portfolios. The appointee will contribute to the design, teaching and administration of philosophy of technology modules on the Joint Honours Bachelor of Arts programme and associated programmes. They will also contribute to postgraduate teaching, coordination, administration and research supervision in Philosophy and in programmes cross-listed with other disciplines.

This post is strategically aligned to the newly formed Institute for Creativity at the University of Galway and will therefore provide important leadership in developing the theoretical framework and grounding for research and teaching in the area of creative technologies.

The research areas of the discipline include public philosophy and ethics, Philosophy for children (P4C), philosophy of science and post-Kantian European philosophy. The appointee must have a PhD in philosophy or a cognate discipline and a strong teaching and research profile in the philosophy of technology. The appointee will also be expected to have teaching competence in other areas required within the discipline, with preference shown to those with competencies in one or more of the following: the philosophy of mind, epistemology, feminism, post-Kantian European philosophy, non-Western philosophy and applied ethics. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Felix Ó Murchadha, Discipline of Philosophy, School of History and Philosophy Email felix.omurchadha@universityofgalway.ie and +353 (0)91 492573

Additional information on the Discipline is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/philosophy/

Salary: € 63,624 to € 101,498 p.a. 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 7^th August 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 value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential.  We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff.   Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected.  Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, creativity and collaboration.   

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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