Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology and Education - Galway, Ireland - University of Galway

Description

Applications are invited for an appointment as Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology and Education at University of Galway.

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway has been inspiring minds since 1845 as a research-led university. It is one of the oldest and largest universities in Ireland. The campus community includes over 21,000 students and staff and 110,000 alumni located in over 100 countries across the world. University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching. University of Galway is counted among the Top 300 universities in the world, positioned in the top 2% in QS global rankings. The university has committed to aligning all major activities, including teaching, research, operations and engagement to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), targets and indicators. University of Galway is ranked 34th in the world and first in Ireland in the Times Higher Education's Impact Rankings.

The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences (SBCS) in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway invites applications for a Senior Lecturer position, commencing August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Candidates with postgraduate level teaching experience in biotechnology and related fields are particularly sought. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous experience of coordinating modules and courses at 3^rd level, as well as previous experience of working or collaborating with the commercial biotechnology sector. Candidates that have research and/or teaching experience in both health and environmental biotechnology are particularly welcome to apply. The criteria for selection are proven experience in teaching, including organising modules and programmes, formal academic practice training, experience biotechnology research, potential to expand programme offers and complementarity with expertise at SBCS.

The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences especially encourages applications from candidates who can enhance the diversity and inclusiveness of the academic community.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Olivier Thomas, Head of School, Email and

Additional information on the School is available at:

Salary:

Salary: €78,043 to €110,596 p.a. (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) This appointment will be made on Senior Lecturer scale, commensurate with experience, in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University's Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP- )

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 16th May 2024. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting requirements may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.

Further details are available at

Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications )

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.