Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology / Director of Clinical Practice

Applications are invited for an appointment as Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology / Director of Clinical Practice at the University of Galway. 

The successful applicant will be required to oversee the planning and development of all clinical practice components of the training programme, which involves holding primary responsibility for developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing processes and documentation for the evaluation of trainees’ clinical skills consistent with the ‘Competency Framework’ model, as required by the Psychological Society of Ireland. The postholder will fulfil the role of Director of Clinical Practice and ensure that clinical practice components of the DPsychSc programme align with the published standards of proficiency for Clinical Psychologists associated with future statutory regulation of the profession through CORU. The postholder will provide leadership for the Clinical Placement Team with respect to strategy and policy development relating to all areas of clinical practice. In conjunction with the Director of the DPsychSc Programme, the postholder will contribute to formulating current and long-range programme goals and plans consistent with policy and regulatory requirements relevant to the Irish health service and the profession of Clinical Psychology in Ireland.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr John Bogue, Director, Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Galway, University Road, Galway H91 TK33. Email: john.bogue@universityofgalway.ie. Telephone: +353 (0)91 49 5124

Additional information on the School of Psychology is available at:

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/psychology/

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

Salary: €84,700 to 120,029 (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)

This appointment will be made on the Senior 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 17:00 (Irish Time) on 10^th July 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 Employment Permits - DETE

For more information and Application Form please see website:

Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.

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.   

Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued 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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