Part-Time Lecturer in Social Work – University of Galway

 

Part-Time Lecturer in Social Work – University of Galway

Location:	Galway - Ireland
Salary:	€61,758 to €98,523 or £53,716.86 to £85,694.91 (converted salary*) pro rata
Hours:	Part-Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	10th October 2024
Closes:	7th November 2024

Part-Time Lecturer in Social Work – University of Galway

The University of Galway invites applications for a part-time (0.5 FTE) Lecturer in Applied Social Science (Social Work), on a specific-purpose contract with an anticipated duration of approximately four years.

As a member of the Master’s in Social Work Programme teaching team, the successful candidate will be responsible for module coordination, delivery, assessment, professional tutoring, and providing administrative support for the program. They will also contribute to the Discipline of Applied Social Science (DASS) and occasionally support other programs within the discipline as agreed with the Head of Discipline. Additionally, the post-holder will teach a social work module to undergraduate students in the School of Political Science and Sociology and supervise Master’s level dissertations.

For informal inquiries, please contact Carmel Devaney, Head of Discipline of Applied Social Science, at carmel.devaney@universityofgalway.ie or +353 (0)91 495733.

Salary: €61,758 to €98,523 pro rata per annum (applicable to new entrants effective from January 2011).

The salary will be in line with the Lecturer scale under the current Government pay policy and according to the University’s remuneration policy (QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf available on university Galway. ie).

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 17:00 (Irish Time) on 7th November 2024. Late applications cannot be considered.

Interviews are expected to take place on-site during the week commencing 9th December 2024.

Expected Start Date: January 2025.

Requirements:

• Garda vetting is mandatory.

• Work authorization validation will be required before the appointment.

Further information on the School of Political Science and Sociology is available on the University of Galway website.

For more details and to apply, please visit the University of Galway Jobs page. Applications must be submitted online. Additional guidance for online applications can be found on the E-Recruit section of the University’s website.

Equality and Inclusivity:

The University of Galway is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other identities. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. Join us in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that thrives on creativity, inclusivity, and respect.

The University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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