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. 

Under the terms of the partnership between University of Galway and Druid, the university wishes to invite applications for a 'Druid Lecturer-in-Residence,' who will participate in the development of drama, theatre and performance at University of Galway while facilitating the operation and development of the Druid partnership. 

The post is part-time (0.5 FTE) runs for the entire calendar year (January-December inclusive). 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 52 months. 

 The successful candidate will teach classes at undergraduate and postgraduate level as well as organise the annual Druid Academy series of talks and events and student internships with Druid.  

The successful candidate will need to be present at University of Galway for 2.5 days per week during the teaching semester and at other times during the year as appropriate. 

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, in at least two of the following core areas: directing, acting, devising, creative producing, playwriting, theatre history, performance analysis.  

• Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field, A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field  

OR 

• A professional qualification in the area of proposed appointment, or evidence of significant contribution to theatre practice; plus 
• A minimum of two years of third-level teaching experience (in at least two of the following core programme areas: acting, directing, devising, creative producing, playwriting and screenwriting, theatre history, performance analysis) or a relevant teaching qualification; plus 
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional experience (the third-level teaching experience will be counted towards the total 5 years “relevant professional experience”). 

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 Druid is available at: 

https://www.druid.ie 

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 

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. 

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. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate with Paediatrics/Physiology at the University of Galway, Ireland.

This position is funded by Research Ireland-Child Health Foundation partnership and is available from Sept 2026 to April 2029 (30 months).

Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) are devastating early onset severe neurodevelopmental disorders. There is no cure, due to the inaccessibly of human brain and poor disease modelling. This advert is for a full-time post-doc for neuronal modelling and therapeutics of KCNQ2/3- and other DEE. From human patient-derived iPSC lines established at Galway already the project will explore 2D/3D-modelling for therapeutics, using state-of-the art techniques (e.g. neuronal induction, e-phys patch, MEA, calcium imaging, -omics, with therapeutic application) using facilities on-site at University of Galway. The project is highly collaborative, with international partnerships. The main sites are at the Human Biology Building (Physiology) and Human Biosciences (REMEDI), at University of Galway; in conjunction with Clinical Paediatrics.

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate salary scale €46,805 - €59,654 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.

(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 1st June 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Interviews are planned to be held in Early July

The Role

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued.

We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in the broad area of Sport and Exercise Physiology. The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research and publication, appropriate to career stage. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department and undertake teaching duties on the Department’s undergraduate (https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/undergraduate-studies/…) and future postgraduate programmes, as well as the supervision of Master’s and PhD students.

The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile, that supports the University’s research strategy including affiliating to the Research Institutes, where appropriate and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance and generate publications of international standard.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time or part-time fixed-term position as a Clinical Research Nurse for the Diabetes & Women's Health cluster or a Clinical Research Nurse working across various therapeutic areas with the HRB-Clinical Research Facility Galway (HRB-CRFG) at  the  University of Galway, Ireland.

These positions are funded by clinical research studies with the Diabetes & Women's Health post available immediately for 1 year initially, with the potential to extend subject to research funding availability. The panel posts are for Clinical Research Nurse posts in various therapeutic areas both immediately and those that may arise during the next 12 months.

Since 2008, the HRB-CRFG has been involved in clinical research studies (including observational research, clinical trials and clinical investigations) across many clinical areas (including but not limited to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease, stroke, cancer, gastroenterology, psychiatry, obstetrics, etc.). The HRB- CRFG is based in a purpose‐built, state of the art unit dedicated to the conduct of clinical research and undertakes research on behalf of a thriving research community both nationally and internationally. The Unit houses our research teams and research support personnel and has the capacity to conduct in‐person, on‐ site visits with participants in research studies in a safe and regulatory compliant manner. In tandem, HRB-CRFG has developed and refined key skills to support our local researchers and international collaborators in the inception, design and execution of research projects,  particularly  in  the  area  of  clinical trials of novel interventions. See https://www.universityofgalway.ie/hrb_HRB-CRFG/ for more  details.

The University is committed to embracing opportunities for hybrid working, to build a more dynamic, agile and responsive University, while sustaining strong standards of teaching, learning, research and high levels  of productivity. The University will continue to be the primary workplace for all staff, however individual hybrid arrangement requests can be reviewed with the Line Manager in conjunction with the University Hybrid Working Policy.

Salary: Research Associate/Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €46,805 - €59,654 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.

A panel will be formed at interview for future similar posts within 12 months.

Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post

NB: Gárda vetting is a requirement for this post (as appropriate to Child Protection Policy)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on the 29th of May 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer in General Nursing, Specific Purpose Contract type A, 1FTE at University of Galway.   

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is a dynamic, innovative, research active School with vibrant teaching and research programmes. The post of Lecturer in General Nursing is covering leave commencing in August 2026, therefore the post is to commence from earliest possible date (or as near as possible thereafter). 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 general 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, contribute to the development of student placements, and contribute to research initiatives.  

Applicants must be a Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible for registration, have demonstrated clinical credibility in general nursing to include good clinical experience, and the ability to work constructively with students and others. Applicants should have an excellent academic record with appropriate professional and academic qualifications, experience of teaching in third level institution(s), programme development, and conducting research are desirable. 

Informal enquiries may be directed to Sinead Hahessy, Head of Discipline General Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery at sinead.hahessy@universityofgalway.ie 

Additional information on the School is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and-health-sciences/nursing-midwifery/  

Salary:  

€64,903 - €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) 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 4th June 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.  

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. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

Applications are invited for appointments as Lecturer in General Nursing at University of Galway.  Three appointments for specific purpose contracts (leave cover) are required, each at 1FTE. The posts are to commencement as soon as possible

Applications for a lesser FTE may also be considered.    

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is a dynamic, innovative, research active School with vibrant teaching and research programmes.  

The lecturer will be responsible for a variety of duties in teaching, student supervision, course planning and organisation predominantly within the general 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, contribute to the development of student placements, and contribute to research initiatives.  

Applicants must be a Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible for registration, have demonstrated clinical credibility in general nursing to include good clinical experience, and the ability to work constructively with students and others. Applicants should have an excellent academic record with appropriate professional and academic qualifications, experience of teaching in third level institution(s), programme development, and conducting research are desirable. 

Informal enquiries may be directed to Sinead Hahessy Head of Discipline General Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery sinead.hahessy@universityofgalway.ie  

Additional information on the School is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and-health-sciences/nursing-midwifery/  

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 17:00 (Irish Time) on Thursday 4th June 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.  

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. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

School/Department:               Medicine/ Radiation Therapy 

Job Category and Level:        Academic; Level

Closing Date:                            01-Jun-2026 12:00 noon Irish Standard Time

Post status: Tenure Track - This position is Tenure Track position which is 5-years in the first instance, permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.

The Purpose of the Role

The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to the teaching, research, outreach and administrative activities in the Discipline of Radiation Therapy. The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to expanding their reputation in teaching and research in the field of radiation therapy. They will have experience working in a radiation therapy clinical department and their research and clinical experience will underpin their teaching.  

Context

The Discipline offers a B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiation Therapy, which has strong clinical and academic components as well as online postgraduate certificate, diploma, and MSc. in Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice.  Candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Radiation Therapy and will have some experience working in a radiation therapy department. The successful candidate, who will join the Discipline’s multidisciplinary team, will be expected to contribute to the current undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as appropriate, to be actively involved in research and in our outreach and civic engagement programmes. 

Qualifications

• Hold or be close to completion of a PhD in Radiation Therapy 
• Have relevant experience working in a radiation therapy clinical department, particularly focused on radiation therapy techniques, imaging and treatment planning

Applications are invited for an appointment as Senior Business Analyst, Grade 5, 1 FTE, fixed term contract in the Office of Organisation Transformation at University of Galway.   

Appointments will be offered on a fixed-term basis on a 2-year contract. A panel may be formed from this competition.

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:  Strategy | Straitéis 2025-30 - University of Galway 

For informal enquiries, please contact helen.mahon@universityofgalway.ie  

Salary: €62,870 - €85,235 per annum pro rata for part time/short term roles (applicable to new entrants effective from January 2011) and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the QA321 University’s Remuneration & Payroll Policy.

This appointment will be made on the Grade 5 pay scale in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Wednesday, 20th May 2026. 

It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Interview will take place shortly after the closing date.

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 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 appointments 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.

Applications are invited for an appointment as Curriculum Project Manager, Grade 5, 1 FTE, fixed term contract in the Office of Organisation Transformation at University of Galway.   

Appointments will be offered on a fixed-term basis on a 2-year contract.  A panel may be formed from this competition.

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:  Strategy | Straitéis 2025-30 - University of Galway 

For informal enquiries, please contact helen.mahon@universityofgalway.ie  

Salary: €62,870 - €85,235 per annum pro rata for part time/short term roles (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the QA321 University’s Remuneration & Payroll Policy.

This appointment will be made on the Grade 5 pay scale in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Wednesday, 20th May 2026. 

It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Interview will take place shortly after the closing date.

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 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 appointments 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.