Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, Part time, Permanent at University of Galway.

The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Evidence Science is a dynamic, innovative, research active School with vibrant teaching and research programmes. The school invites applications for one post of Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing (Type A) Permanent. A Type A contract is a predominantly teaching contract. 

The lecturer will be responsible for a variety of duties in teaching, student supervision, course planning and organisation predominantly within the mental health nursing programmes. Working as part of a team, the successful candidate will be required to contribute to all aspects of teaching and associated administration, across our nursing programmes and is also expected to contribute to teaching across School programmes, both in classroom, skills laboratories, clinical settings and on-line. The successful candidate is expected to undertake relevant curriculum and practice development, work as programme director, contribute to the development of student placements, and contribute to research initiatives. Applicants must be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, have demonstrated clinical credibility in Mental health Nursing to include substantial clinical experience, and the ability to work constructively with students and others.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Andrew Hunter, Head of School, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Evidence Science andrew.hunter@universityofgalway.ie.Additional information on the School is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and-health-sciences/nursing-midwifery/

Salary:

€65,552- €104,573 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-Remuneration-Payroll-Policy.pdf

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

A panel of suitable candidates may be formed for further roles. Please note interviews are likely to take place on 18^th January 2027 or nearest date and candidates will be asked to present a ten minute presentation on “My contribution to recovery focused mental health nursing education and research in the School of Nursing and Midwifery ".

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie 

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.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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