Assistant Professor in Education with expertise in Post-Primary School Placement

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) is an autonomous, university-level, Catholic College of Education and the Liberal Arts. Founded in 1898, and linked academically with the University of Limerick, MIC is the oldest higher education institution in Limerick. Significant expansion in recent decades has seen the College’s offerings proliferate across two impressive campuses, one based in the heart of Limerick City and one in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The diverse student community is made up of more than 5,000 learners, participating in twelve undergraduate degree programmes and a multiplicity of postgraduate opportunities extending to doctoral level. Academic staff are engaged in a wide range of research interests which underpins all teaching and learning at the College.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Assistant Professor in Education with expertise in Post-Primary School Placement

MIC St. Patrick’s Campus, Thurles

Mary Immaculate College wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor in Education on a permanent, fulltime basis, commencing for the Autumn Semester 2026.

The appointee will have specific duties in lecturing on post-primary teacher education programmes, including on core education modules on the B.A. in Education programmes, within the School of Education (Post-Primary), St Patrick’s Campus, Thurles.

Commitment to high-quality teaching and learning in a student-centred multi-disciplinary environment is essential. The person appointed must exhibit evidence of strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and continued scholarly activity.

Full details on this post, including how to apply are available on the College’s website

www.mic.ul.ie/about-mic/vacancies.

Please refer to the application and selection process before making an application.

Mary Immaculate College is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date is 2pm, Tuesday, 24^th March 2026

Candidates will be short-listed on the basis of information supplied.

Canvassing will disqualify.

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