Lecturer in Physics (A)

Applications are invited for an appointment as a full time (1 FTE) Lecturer Contract A at University of Galway.

This Lecturer Contract Type A contract is predominantly a teaching contract (60%) with research and administration sharing the remainder. The duration of the contract is expected to be two years, and applicants must be in a position to commence the post on or around 1^st June 2026.

The School is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates who are competitive in Physics and pedagogical practices. Knowledge and experience are required in delivering face-to-face and/or blended learning programmes or modules in core IOP physics materials. A leadership role in academic programme delivery, curriculum and /or pedagogical development is desirable.  The role may require working outside regular hours of work and hybrid teaching.

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

The post holder will primarily deliver high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level in the BSc Physics degree programme (CAO entry GY320) run by the School of Natural Sciences. The post holder will be expected to contribute to lectures, laboratory and project-based education across the Physics programme. The person will also contribute to academic administration and other areas of leadership within the School.  The post holder must have expertise and a proven portfolio in pedagogy and 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 post holder will also be expected to:

• Engage professionally with students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level including adult learners.
• Engage professionally with potential employers who may act as hosts for student-based projects or placements.
• Lead teaching of core Physics content.
• Contribute to the further development of relevant programmes through on-line and blended learning as appropriate.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Matt Redman, Head of School of Natural Sciences matt.redman@universityofgalway.ie  Additional information on the Physics unit in the School of Natural Sciences is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/physics

Salary: € 64,903 to € 103,538 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 23^rd April 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

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Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)

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