Lecturer in Health Promotion, Full-Time, Permanent, Contract Type B

University of Galway; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 66,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Discipline of Health Promotion at the University of Galway invites applications for a permanent, full-time Type B Lecturer. The appointee will contribute to teaching and research, including programme coordination, curriculum development and postgraduate supervision.

Candidates should have a PhD in Health Promotion or closely related field, a strong teaching track record, and the ability to lead curriculum development and coordinate programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate offerings.

Qualifications

• PhD in Health Promotion, Public Health, Epidemiology or closely related field.
• Strong record of teaching at third level.
• Experience in curriculum development and postgraduate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise postgraduate students across programmes in Health Promotion.
• Lead programme coordination and contribute to curriculum development.
• Engage in research activity and secure funding where possible.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Postgraduate supervision

Research collaboration

Grant applications

Education

PhD in Health Promotion / Public Health / Epidemiology

Job description

The Discipline of Health Promotion invites applications for a permanent, full-time (1FTE), Type B Lecturer position. The successful candidate will contribute to the Discipline’s research and teaching activities, including programme coordination, curriculum development and postgraduate research supervision.

The Discipline of Health Promotion is a dynamic, multidisciplinary and research-active Discipline within the School of Allied and Community Health, with responsibility for a range of innovative teaching and research programmes at the University of Galway. The School of Allied and Community Health is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion within its culture and holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award.

The Discipline of Health Promotion delivers and contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the College of Medicine and Health and the College of Science and Engineering. All academic staff within the Discipline are research active through an active programme of national and international research through the Health Promotion Research Centre, which is designated as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Health Promotion Research.

Candidates should hold a PhD in Health Promotion, Public Health, Epidemiology or a closely related field. The candidate should demonstrate a strong record of accomplishment in third-level teaching and relevant expertise in health promotion research. Candidates should also demonstrate experience in curriculum development and the capacity to contribute to academic leadership, programme coordination and postgraduate research supervision.

As a Type B academic appointment, candidates should demonstrate an active research profile appropriate to their career stage, including a record of high-quality research outputs and engagement in collaborative research. Evidence of experience in applying and/or securing research funding and developing national and/or international research collaborations will be important.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, programme coordination and curriculum development across programmes to which the Discipline contributes, with particular responsibilities in undergraduate medical and social care education and postgraduate Health Promotion programmes, including micro-credential programmes. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop and sustain an active programme of research aligned with the strategic priorities of the Discipline of Health Promotion and the Health Promotion Research Centre. This will include producing high-quality research outputs, contributing to external research funding activity, developing collaborative research at national and/or international levels, and supervising postgraduate and doctorate research students.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the wider academic and collegial activities of the Discipline, School, College and University, as appropriate. For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Mary Jo Lavelle, Head of Discipline of Health Promotion, Email: [e-mail].

Additional information on the School of Allied and Community Health is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and-health-sciences/allied-community-health/.

Salary: Lecturer salary scales start at €65,552 to €104,573 (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. See: QA321-Remuneration-Payroll-Policy.pdf The full-time hours of work for academic staff are 39 hours per week pro rata.

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy | Straitéis 2025-30 - University of Galway

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on December 10th, 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at Employment Permits - DETE

Garda vetting may apply.

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.

At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and believe that every 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, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, disability or age.

We value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected. Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, creativity and collaboration.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.