Senior Lecturer

NUI Galway

Galway
€78,043-110,596 per year
Permanent
Full-time

24 days ago

Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology, 1FTE, Contract Type AApplications are invited for an appointment as Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology and Education at University of Galway.Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway has been inspiring minds since 1845 as a research-led university. It 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 has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching. University of Galway is counted among the Top 300 universities in the world, positioned in the top 2% in QS global rankings. The university has committed to aligning all major activities, including teaching, research, operations and engagement to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), targets and indicators. University of Galway is ranked 34th in the world and first in Ireland in the Times Higher Education's Impact Rankings.The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences (SBCS) in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway invites applications for a Senior Lecturer position, commencing August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Candidates with postgraduate level teaching experience in biotechnology and related fields are particularly sought. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous experience of coordinating modules and courses at 3rd level, as well as previous experience of working or collaborating with the commercial biotechnology sector. Candidates that have research and/or teaching experience in both health and environmental biotechnology are particularly welcome to apply. The criteria for selection are proven experience in teaching, including organising modules and programmes, formal academic practice training, experience biotechnology research, potential to expand programme offers and complementarity with expertise at SBCS. The appointment will be made at Senior Lecturer level, commensurate with experience.The Senior Lecturer will be located within the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, which hosts programmes and pathways in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics/Genomics, Medicinal Chemistry, MedTech, Microbiology, and Plant and Agri bioscience. We also offer postgraduate taught programmes in Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, AgriFood Sustainability & Technology, Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security, Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Quality. The successful candidate will be expected to take on the role of Director of the MSc in Biotechnology programme, a highly successful and well established postgraduate taught programme, established for over 40 years. The Senior Lecturer will be expected to work closely with associated MSc programmes. As a type A Senior lecturer, the focus of the position is on teaching and administration, however development of research activities is desirable, particularly to enable research-led teaching. The MSc in Biotechnology teaching at the University of Galway involves working with students and groups from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will be aligned to the following theme of the school:

Infectious disease/Sustainable World

Located in the West of Ireland, Galway is a highly stimulating environment and a global hub for medical device companies. Furthermore, Ireland is host to a large and vibrant biopharmaceutical industry. Graduate recruitment to industry is strong and collaborative industry-academia research is encouraged. The MSc in Biotechnology collaborates with biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies and it is expected that the Senior Lecturer will maintain and expand these links. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse staff who will enhance our position in our three missions of teaching, research, and community engagement.The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences especially encourages applications from candidates who can enhance the diversity and inclusiveness of the academic community.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Olivier Thomas, Head of School, Email olivier.thomas@universityofgalway.ie and +353 (0)91 49 3563Additional information on the School is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/schoolofbiologicalandchemicalsciences/Salary: € 78,043 to € 110,596 p.a. (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)This appointment will be made on Senior Lecturer scale, commensurate with experience, 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 16th May 2024. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.Garda vetting requirements may apply.Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.
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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.University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.Click on the link(s) below to view documents

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