Lecturer (B) in Computer Science (x2 posts)

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Galway. Up to two posts will be filled as a result of this recruitment.

For these posts, we are seeking candidates who can demonstrate a world-class research profile, or its potential from industry experience, as well as verifiable evidence of teaching excellence in one in the following specialism;

A: Cybersecurity or Secure Dev Ops

B: Next Generation Hardware or Network Architectures

It is intended that each successful candidate will be aligned with a different specialism. In their application covering letter, the candidate is requested to identify which one of these specialisms they wish to be considered for and provide evidence of expertise in that specialism.

The successful candidates will actively contribute to the University’s strategic vision for Computer Science, and will participate in research, teaching, student project supervision, and programme administration across a complementary portfolio of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

For informal enquiries, kindly contact Ms Deirdre King, School Manager (deirdre.king@universityofgalway.ie, +353-91-493259) or Dr Enda Howley, Head of School in Computer Science (ehowley@universityofgalway.ie).

For additional information about the School of Computer Science, please see our website: School of Computer Science - University of Galway

The recruitment process will entail a two-stage interview process. Stage one will involve applicants being screened for invitation to the final interviews with a strong emphasis on communication effectiveness. Based on the outcome of this first stage, a second stage interview will then be held.

Salary:

€65,552 - €104,573 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 31^st 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

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)

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.

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