Interim Vice-President: International

Applications are invited for the following post: Interim Vice-President: International. The Interim Vice-President: International will provide strategic direction and senior leadership for the Global Galway team and develop the strategic vision for Internationalisation for the University.

The challenges of our time demand leadership and vision.

That was the case too back in 1845, at the height of the Great Irish Famine, when our university was founded at a time of profound social and ecological challenge. 175 years later, we continue to build upon a long tradition of scholarship and discovery that confronts the problems of our time and serves the public good, empowering our people, city and region to prosper. 

Today, the University of Galway community comprises 19,700 students, 18% of whom are international students from over 122 countries. The University employs over 2,500 staff, 27% of which are international staff. With over 135,000 alumni and research collaborations with approximately 5,015 institutes in 178 countries globally. Our international reach and impact is significant, and growing.

The Interim Vice-President: International will provide strategic direction and senior leadership for the Global Galway team and develop the strategic vision for Internationalisation for the University.

Further information:

Candidates can obtain further information, in the strictest confidence, by contacting: Professor Becky Whay, Becky.whay@universityofgalway.ie.

Salary: €140,068 to €177,079 per annum applicable to new entrants effective from January 2011) This appointment will be made on the Established professor 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)

Duration of term:

This is a specified purpose contract starting 6^th January 2025 until such time as either (i) the current Vice President: International reverts from their position of interim Deputy President and Registrar back to this role of Vice President: International ; or (ii) In the event that the interim Deputy President and Registrar does not revert to the role of Vice President: International,  the position of Vice President: International is otherwise filled via  another separate recruitment competition.

Closing date for applications:

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Monday, 18^th November 2024. Interviews/presentations are expected to be held in person during the week commencing 16^th December 2024. 

It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

How to apply: 

Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)

Applications should be submitted online.

Please note:

Appointments to posts advertised will be dependent upon the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

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