Lecturer in Engineering Management, 1FTE, Permanent, Contract Type B

Applications are invited for the full-time, permanent position of Lecturer in Engineering Management (Type B) in the School of Engineering at the University of Galway. The university seeks to appoint a world-class individual with specific expertise in operational excellence, data-driven performance improvement, quality engineering, and regulatory compliance to strengthen the University of Galway’s international position in advanced manufacturing, manufacturing systems, and sustainable industrial performance. 

The School is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with a competitive background in Management/Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related disciplines, with a specific focus on operational excellence, data-driven performance improvement, quality engineering, regulatory compliance, and related domains. The successful candidate will develop innovative teaching, informed by cutting-edge research and industrial best practice, to prepare graduates for careers in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, software engineering, and regulated industries. They will build a research programme that addresses critical problems faced by industry partners in Ireland, Europe, and globally, working closely with colleagues in the School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, and other relevant disciplines. 

The successful candidates will actively contribute to the strategic visions of the University of Galway and the College of Science and Engineering. Specifically, they will contribute to research, teaching, student project supervision, and programme administration across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the School of Engineering, in particular, the new taught postgraduate programme offering in Engineering Management. 

The appointee will be expected to work with colleagues across the relevant academic disciplines and research institutes of the university and contribute to the University’s strong research ecosystem in areas such as management engineering, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and software engineering. Researchers from the School of Engineering at University of Galway play leading roles in centres and networks, including the Institute for Creativity, the Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation, the Data Science Institute, the Ryan Institute, the I-Form Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, the CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices, the MaREI Research Ireland Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine, and the Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics. The University of Galway also hosts Construct Innovate (https://constructinnovate.ie/), Ireland’s national research centre for construction technology and innovation, with over 90 construction companies as members. The successful candidate will be expected to engage with these institutes and centres, apply for major funding awards, for example, from Research Ireland, Horizon Europe, Interreg, and ERASMUS+, and develop national and international collaborations with academia and industry. The new appointees will be expected to disseminate their work through high-quality peer-reviewed journals, high-impact conferences, and workshops. 

The successful candidates shall possess a PhD in Engineering Management, Industrial/Manufacturing/Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline, significant research experience, and expertise in one or more of the following areas: operational excellence, data-driven performance improvement, quality engineering, regulatory compliance, and related domains, and their application in fields including manufacturing and software engineering. For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Laoise McNamara, Head of School, School of Engineering (laoise.mcnamara@universityofgalway.ie) or Prof. Rory Monaghan, Head of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering (rory.monaghan@universityofgalway.ie). Additional information on the School is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/engineering/.  

Salary: €64,903 to €103,538 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)

The full-time hours of work for academic staff are 39 hours per week pro rata.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 25th June 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 www.dbei.ie

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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.

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.