Lecturer in Education (Professional Practice) Specific-Purpose Contract, 1FTE, Contract Type A

University of Galway; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,552 - 104,573; Full time

Job summary

University of Galway invites applications for a lectureship in Education (Professional Practice). The role covers Religion, Music, Spanish, CSPE/Politics and Society, and/or Irish, with preference for candidates qualified in two subjects.

The School of Education leads initial teacher education, professional learning, and curriculum development, with strong emphasis on research outcomes and PhD-level supervision.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach second-level subjects.
• Experience contributing to teacher education programmes.
• PhD desirable for research collaboration and doctoral supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Professional Practice, Subject Pedagogy, and Professional Studies modules.
• Assist in school placement supervision.
• Handle administrative tasks for teacher education programmes.
• Contribute to School research projects, conferences and publications.
• Possess and/or develop research capacity up to PhD level.

Skills

Teaching at second level

Research experience

PhD desirable

Education

PhD desirable

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Education (Professional Practice) from qualified and experienced second-level teachers in the subject areas of Religion, Music, Spanish, CSPE/Politics and Society and/or Irish. Ideally, candidates will be qualified to teach two of these subjects.

The School of Education at University of Galway has a long tradition in the education and professional learning of teachers and school leaders dating back to its establishment as a Faculty in 1915. The School which provides initial teacher education at undergraduate and postgraduate level, is one of the three lead partners in the Professional Diploma in School Leadership (PDSL) and the lead partner in the Diploma Ghairmiúil i gCeannaireacht Scoile (DGCS). The post-holder to be recruited here will play a significant role in initial teacher education for teachers in a range of subject areas. They will have the necessary experience and expertise to contribute and/or lead the development of new programmes and professional learning opportunities in the areas of professional practice, pedagogy and curriculum and assessment as well as in one or two specific teaching subjects. The staff in the School recognise the transformative potential of our scholarly endeavour on the future lives of children and young people in schools and consequently on the wellbeing, efficacy and success of individuals, communities, and society more broadly. Our mission in the School is to respond to this opportunity by engaging with innovative, inclusive, and impactful practice in all domains of our work. Our mission is to educate knowledgeable, passionate, innovative, and caring leaders and teachers who embrace diversity, change and uncertainty, and who ask critical questions about education and schooling.

All Our Programmes Aim To

• enable students to integrate theory and practice to support all domains of professional practice
• build students' awareness of as well as competence and skills in enacting current and emerging national priorities such as literacy, numeracy, and inclusion;
• engage students in reflecting in and developing their personal and professional identities, enabling them to become responsible, ethical, collaborative, effective and reflective practitioners;
• support students as they develop and explore their emerging professional identity as teachers and leaders;
• enable students to develop their capacity as inquiry-based practitioners.

The Outcomes/ Key Deliverables Attached To This Post Include

• Support the development and delivery of the current Professional Practice, Subject Pedagogy, and Professional Studies (Curriculum and Assessment) modules and the final year student Practitioner Research projects of the School's initial teacher education programmes.
• Support the initial teacher education programmes through school placement supervision.
• Support the administrative aspects of the teacher education programmes in the School.
• Contribute to the research activities of the School, particularly in terms of collaboration in School research projects, conferences and meetings, publications and grant preparation.
• A relevant teaching qualification and experience teaching at second level are essential. The successful candidate will also have research experience and the capacity to contribute to and support research projects to PhD level. A completed PhD is desirable.

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Michal Molcho email: [e-mail]

Additional information on the School of Education is available at: http://www.universityofgalway.ie/education

Salary: €65,552 to €104,573 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 27th August 2026 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

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.