Lecturer in Children’s Studies (Children’s Literature and Culture) Permanent, 1 FTE, Contract Type B, 011752

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer in Children’s Studies in the area of Children’s Literature and Culture (Contract Type B) at University of Galway.  

Children's Studies at the University of Galway is a highly innovative, interdisciplinary, child-centred area of teaching and research that looks at children and childhood from a holistic perspective. It draws on a broad range of disciplines, including children's literature and culture, the creative arts, education, psychology, drama, law and human rights, history, health, geography, and sociology with the aim of providing students with a broad-based knowledge and appreciation of the social, cultural, and legal frameworks in which childhood is constructed.  

The Discipline of Children’s Studies in the School of Education runs two undergraduate programmes in Children’s Studies—Bachelor of Arts with Children’s Studies, taken to degree level with two Arts subjects and Denominated Bachelor of Arts in Children’s Studies—as well as a postgraduate degree, MSc in Adolescent Health. National and international demand for the BA with Children's Studies has risen consistently since the first programme came on stream in September 2008. Following the launch of the denominated BA in Children’s Studies in 2016, there are currently over 400 students enrolled across both programmes at undergraduate level.  

The current appointment is in the area of Children’s Literature and Culture. Candidates will have a PhD in Literature, Cultural Studies, or a cognate discipline, with a demonstrable focus on children’s literature and/or culture. The appointee must also have relevant prior teaching and administrative experience at third level in an area relevant to children’s literature and culture and have a record of research in the field commensurate with the post. The appointee will contribute to teaching on all undergraduate years of the Children’s Studies programmes and contribute to the development and delivery of taught postgraduate modules. The appointee will undertake administrative duties in accordance with the needs of the programmes, such as module, year and programme coordination, and Erasmus/placement coordination.  

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Michal Molcho email: michal.molcho@universityofgalway.ie  

Additional information on the School of Education is available at: http://www.universityofgalway.ie/education 

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 18th 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.