Established Professor of Medical Education

Applications are invited for an appointment as Established Professor of Medical Education, a full-time, permanent position at the University of Galway. 

The School of Medicine at the University of Galway has a rich tradition of producing excellent graduates. In line with the ethos of the University’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025, emphasising respect, excellence, openness, and sustainability, the School has established a new Discipline of Medical Education. The Professorship of Medical Education is created to provide academic leadership for this new Discipline.

The postholder will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to the discipline of medical education in the School of Medicine to ensure it delivers on its core purposes:

• To promote and foster excellence in healthcare education in the school of medicine through faculty development and educational innovation.
• To contribute to the corpus of knowledge in medical education by initiating and delivering relevant educational research and scholarship, supported where appropriate by competitive external funding.

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Laurence Egan, Head of School, School of Medicine, Email laurence.egan@universityofgalway.ie.  

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

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

Salary: €140,068 to €177,079 p.a (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)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 02^nd January 2025.  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

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.

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