Lecturer in General Nursing, Specific Purpose Contract, 0.5 FTE, Contract, 011469 Type A

University of Galway; Galway; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Galway is inviting applications for a Lecturer in General Nursing. The role involves responsibilities in teaching, student supervision, and curriculum development. Applicants should be registered general nurses with strong clinical experience and academic qualifications. The position starts in February 2026, and the salary ranges from €64,260 to €102,513 (pro rata). Applications are due by 17:00 on January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with eligibility for registration.
• Demonstrated clinical credibility in general nursing.
• Excellent academic record with appropriate qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching, student supervision, and course planning.
• Contribute to curriculum and practice development.
• Contribute to research initiatives within the school.

Skills

Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland

Clinical experience in general nursing

Teaching in third level institutions

Programme development

Research experience

Job description

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer in General Nursing at University of Galway. The School of Nursing and Midwifery is a dynamic, innovative, research active School with vibrant teaching and research programmes. The school invites applications for the post of Lecturer in General Nursing (Type A), special purpose 0.5 FTE post. A Type A contract is a predominantly teaching contract. The post is to commence from the start of February 2026 (or as near as possible thereafter).

Responsibilities

The lecturer will be responsible for a variety of duties in teaching, student supervision, course planning and organisation predominantly within the general nursing programmes. Working as part of a team, the successful candidate will be required to contribute to all aspects of teaching and associated administration, across our nursing programmes and is also expected to contribute to teaching across School programmes, both in classroom, skills laboratories, clinical settings and on-line. The successful candidate is expected to undertake relevant curriculum and practice development, contribute to the development of student placements, and contribute to research initiatives.

Qualifications

Applicants must be a Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible for registration, have demonstrated clinical credibility in general nursing to include good clinical experience, and the ability to work constructively with students and others. Applicants should have an excellent academic record with appropriate professional and academic qualifications, experience of teaching in third level institution(s), programme development, and conducting research are desirable.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Sinead Hahessy, Head of Discipline General Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery [e-mail]

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

Salary: €64,260 - €102,513 Pro rata 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 17:00 (Irish Time) on 5th January 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. A panel of suitable candidates may be formed for further roles. Please note interviews are likely to take place on January 26th and candidates will be asked to present a ten minute presentation on “My contribution to general nursing education and research in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Galway