Lecturer Contract Type A (Specific Purpose Contract, 0.4 FTE) in History

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer Contract Type A (Specific Purpose Contract, 0.4 FTE) in History (Ireland since 1750) at University of Galway.  For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Róisín Healy, Head of Discipline of History, School of History and Philosophy, Email roisin.healy@universityofgalway.ie and +353 (0)91 492551 Additional information on the School and Discipline is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/arts-social-sciences-and-celtic-studies/history-philosophy/ Information on the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Strategic Plan is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/arts-social-sciences-and-celtic-studies/strategy2125/ Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/strategy2025/ University of Galway has been inspiring minds since 1845 as a research-led university, and 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 is counted among the Top 260 universities in the world according to the most prestigious rankings, positioned in the top 2% globally. University of Galway is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. To that end the university adheres to a range of equality, diversity and inclusion policies. We encourage applicants to consult those policies here. We welcome applications from everyone, including those who identify with any of the protected characteristics that are set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies. Information on these can be found here: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/equalityanddiversity/policies-procedures/ We are now looking to recruit a talented and ambitious colleague to join our team as we strengthen our national and international position as a leader in quality research and education. This post will extend from 1 August 2024 to 31 January 2028. The successful candidate should have a PhD in History. They should have teaching experience and research expertise in the history of Ireland since 1750. They will have a publication record in line with career stage and an active research agenda in this area. The successful candidate will contribute to and take responsibility for, as appropriate, teaching and examining at all levels. They will also assist with general administrative duties and the development of the discipline and school. Salary: €59,801 to €95,401 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. https://www.universityofgalway.ie/media/financialaccounting/financialaccountingoffice/QA321-Remuneration-and-Payroll.pdf Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 18th April 2024.  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. 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.