Lecturer in Economics

Applications are invited for a permanent Lecturer post, which will be located within the Discipline of Economics. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, supervision, and examining at all levels, engage in scholarship and research, and contribute to the administration of the Discipline, the School and the College. The successful candidate will play a key role, working with colleagues from across the University, and national and international collaborators, to develop existing and new priority research areas, which align to the new values-led University strategy for the period 2020-2025, Shared Vision, Shaped by Values. In doing so, the successful candidate will embed the themes of respect, excellence, openness and sustainability into their teaching and research practices.

Candidates should hold a PhD in Economics, have demonstrated ability in teaching and capacity for supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and have a research profile commensurate with the position. The successful candidate will contribute to relevant teaching and examining at all levels, including the B.A., B.Comm. and B.Sc. degrees at undergraduate level and the various Masters programmes at postgraduate level; engage in scholarship and research; and assist with administration and the development of the Economics Discipline and J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor John McHale, School of Business and Economics. Email: john.mchale@universityofgalway.ie. Telephone: +353 (0)91 494076

Additional information on the Discipline of Economics is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/economics/. Additional information on the School of Business and Economics is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/cairnes/

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

Salary: €62,376 to € 99,508 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 17:00pm (Irish Time) on 2^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

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.  

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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