Lecturer in Geography (A) (0.5 FTE)

Applications are invited for the appointment of a Specific-Purpose Contract post of Lecturer in Geography (Type A, 0.5 FTE) at University of Galway. 

The Lecturer will assist in the delivery of the MA in Planning & Development programme for AY25-26 only.  The tasks include: Design and delivery of programme lectures; design and delivery of student assessment; supervision of and administrative support for student summer internships, portfolio development and research projects; field-trip design and delivery; provision of academic mentoring and pastoral support to students; assistance with design and preparation of the academic programme content and schedule for AY2026-27 in line with professional accreditation standards; support with programme administration, in particular delivery of programme accreditation requirements; sustain existing industry and key stakeholder partnerships and develop new ones; have an active research profile in relevant planning-related fields with recent peer-reviewed publications.  Candidates must have a recognised postgraduate planning qualification, either Irish Planning Institute or Royal Town Planning Institute.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Marie Mahon, Head, School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies, Email marie.mahon@universityofgalway.ie and +353 (0)91 492376

Additional information on the Discipline of Geography is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/geography/

Salary: € 64,903 to € 103,538 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)

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy | Straitéis 2025-30 - University of Galway

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 13^th March 2026.  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 unfortunately we would be unable to apply for a work permit for these part time roles due to the fact these positions are less than 20 hours per week. Further information regarding the minimum number of hours per week for an employment permit can be found here: - Employment Permits FAQs (enterprise.gov.ie) under section 5.6

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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