Lecturer in Applied Social Science (Social Work) (0.5 FTE)

Applications are invited for an appointment part-time (0.5 FTE) Lecturer in Applied Social Science (Social Work) at the University of Galway, Specific-Purpose Contract circa 3 years.

 The post-holder will work as a member of the Masters in Social Work Programme Teaching team. They will be involved in module coordination, delivery and assessment, professional tutoring and administrative support relevant to the programme. The Post holder will also be a member of the Discipline of Applied Social Science (DASS) and will make occasional contributions to programmes within the Discipline as agreed with the Head of Discipline. 

The post-holder will also deliver a module relating to social work to undergraduate students within the School of Political Science and Sociology and supervise Masters’ level dissertations. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Carmel Devaney, Head of Discipline of Applied Social Science, carmel.devaney@universityofgalway.ie] +353 (0)91 495733

Additional information on the School/Discipline/College is available at: School of Political Science and Sociology - University of Galway.

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

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)

Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 21^st May 2026 at 17:00 (Irish Time) on It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

The proposed start date will be as soon as possible in July 2026.

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 values 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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