Lecturer in Drama and Theatre Studies, Part time (0.3 FTE), Specific purpose contract, Contract Type A

The University of Galway welcomes applications for a lectureship in Drama and Theatre Studies, on a Specific Purpose Contract, part-time basis, in order to cover some of the responsibilities of a staff member who is participating in a funded research project. The successful candidate will teach classes at undergraduate and postgraduate level, offering classes in in at least two of the following core programme areas: playwriting and screenwriting, creative producing, theatre history, and/or performance analysis. The post is part-time (0.3 FTE) and is being offered as a specific purpose contract and will terminate by reason of the expiry of its specific purpose. It is anticipated that the duration of this assignment will be circa 16 months. 

Drama and Theatre Studies, established at the University of Galway in 2014, offers a four-year undergraduate BA in Drama, Theatre and Performance that integrates both practical and theoretical approaches. The discipline also delivers MA programmes and a structured PhD, while contributing to teaching across English, Music, and other related subjects. It is housed in the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance, centrally located on the Galway campus. The university is home to one of the world’s most significant archival collections in Irish theatre and maintains formal partnerships with major cultural institutions, including Druid Theatre, the Abbey Theatre, and the Galway International Arts Festival.  

The ideal candidate will have university-level teaching experience, or demonstrable ability to deliver excellent university-level teaching as a professional practitioner, in at least one of the following core areas: playwriting, creative producing, theatre history, performance analysis.  

Applicants must demonstrate a capacity for independent administrative work, as well as a strong commitment to research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.  

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Ian Walsh (ian.walsh@universityofgalway.ie and +353 (0)91 493233). 

Additional information on the Discipline of Drama and Theatre Studies is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/drama/ .  

Additional information about the School of English, Media, and Creative Arts is available at: 

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/arts-social-sciences-and-celtic-studies/english-media-creative-arts/   

Strategic Plan: You can read the strategic plan at: Strategy | Straitéis 2025-30 - University of Galway 

Salary:  

€64,903 - €103,538 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-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie) 

Closing date for receipt of applications is the 4th June 2026 at 5pm (Irish Time) on 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 www.dbei.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.    

We value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential.  We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff.   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.