Applications are invited for an appointment as a Lecturer in Midwifery at the University of Galway on a full-time permanent contract.

The University of Galway’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is a dynamic, innovative and research active school with vibrant teaching and research programmes. Midwifery lecturers are responsible for a variety of duties in teaching, supervising students, and developing and organizing courses. Working as part of a team, the successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of teaching and associated administration across all midwifery programmes. In addition, contribute to teaching across the school’s programmes, whether in classrooms, skills labs, simulation suites, clinical settings or online. Curriculum development and relevant practices will be undertaken alongside contribution to the development of student placements and initiatives.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the research outputs of the School and specifically play a leading role in the future development of research objectives at the University of Galway.

Candidates must have an excellent academic record with appropriate professional and academic qualifications and must have experience teaching at third level institution(s). Experience in program development is preferred, and applicants must demonstrate clinical credibility in midwifery and conduct research.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Caroline Keegan, Head of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, email, caroline.keegan@universityofgalway.ie.

Additional information about the College of Nursing and Midwifery is available at

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and-health-sciences/nursing-midwifery/

Information about the university’s strategic plan is available at the following link: Strategy – University of Galway

Salary: €64,260 to €102,513 per year (applies to new arrivals as of January 2011)

This appointment will be made on a lecturer scale in line with current government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University pay policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish time) on the 20th^y November 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda screening may apply.

Appointments will be subject to verification of work permit.

More details are available at www.dbei.ie

Please find more information on how to apply here: E-Recruitment – University of Galway and Guidelines for submitting online applications (universityofgalway.ie)

Please note that appointments to advertised posts will depend on university approval, along with the terms of the Higher Education Employment Control Framework.

At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and believe that each 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, familial status, civil status, Traveler community membership, sexual orientation, disability or age.

We value flexibility and realize that work-life balance is essential. We offer flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options, to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all ways of working are valued and respected.