Assistant Professor in Social and Environmental Education with expertise in Geography

Mary Immaculate College 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 expand across two modern campuses, one based in Limerick City and one in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The student community consists of more than 5,000 learners, participating in fifteen undergraduate degree programmes and several postgraduate programmes extending to PhD/Doctoral level. Academic staff engage in a wide range of academic research areas, and research underpins all teaching and learning at MIC.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Assistant Professor in Social and Environmental Education with expertise in Geography MIC Limerick Campus

Mary Immaculate College wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor Social and Environmental Education with expertise in Geography on a full-time, permanent basis, commencing in January 2027.

The Department of Learning, Society, and Religious Education (LSRE) is seeking an innovative and involved faculty member to teach on Education programmes within the Faculty of Education. The person appointed will have duties in the area of Social and Environmental Education with expertise in Geography. They will also have general duties in the area of education, e.g., supervision of school placement, undergraduate and postgraduate research supervision, the development of e-portfolios etc.

Commitment to high-quality teaching and learning in a student-centered 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, on Thursday, 16^th July 2026.

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

Canvassing will disqualify.

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