Assistant Professor of Nursing (Intellectual Disability)

Job synopsis

If you are seeking an academic career in an inspiring and cohesive Nursing & Midwifery School that delivers excellent research, teaching, and societal impact, then the new Assistant Professor position in our school should be of interest to you. Our research leadership is strongly reflected in the track record of successfully securing national and international funding. These successes are accompanied by the school’s competitive publication and citation records.  The school delivers four undergraduate and numerous postgraduate programmes and supervises PhD students. Evidence of high-impact publications and awareness of the potential impact of the publications beyond academia is expected. The successful candidate is expected to: teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on accredited nursing programmes, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research, undertake administrative tasks associated with an academic position and undertake excellent research.

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

School of Nursing & Midwifery

Contract type: 5 year fixed term*

*If PhD completed or near completion, the contract will become permanent. The school will give the successful applicant a 5-year period to complete their PhD and on completion the contract will become permanent. If PhD is not completed the contract will terminate.

Salary Scale: €48,955 - €66,556 p.a.

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Professor Liz Kingston
Head
School of Nursing & Midwifery
University of Limerick
Email: liz.kingston@ul.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 11^th March 2026

Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date. 

Please note your application must include:

A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.

A completed online application form.

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies

Many thanks for your interest in this role.

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