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Dear Colleagues:
The new and exciting Department of Psychology at the University of Limerick invites applicants for 2 Lecturer posts and 1 Teaching Assistant post. If you are interested, please apply. If you think of someone else who could be interested, please forward this message to that person.
Thank you and best wishes,
Eric
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The University of Limerick (UL), with over 11,500 students and 1,300 staff, is an energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education, research, and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial, and pioneering values that drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national, and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural, and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and research environment.
LECTURER (below the bar) in Psychology (2 posts); fixed terms
Salary scale: in Euro: 1,498 - 51,722 p.a.
(Less 10% and 1st point, for new entrants to the Public Sector)
Contract 1 – Start: 01/08/2011 Finish: 31/07/2016
Contract 2 – Start: 01/01/2012 Finish: 31/07/2014
QUALIFICATIONS:
Primary degree and postgraduate research degree in psychology. PhD in Psychology or imminent achievement thereof after taking up the post.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Department of Psychology at UL was established in 2007 and the successful candidate with contribute to the development of the Department. Applications are invited from candidates who:
--Teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
--Conduct research and publish in high quality academic peer reviewed journals.
--Attract external research funding to support research in psychology.
--Undertake administrative tasks associated with an academic position.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
The successful candidate must have:
-- A PhD in psychology or must provide evidence in the application for its imminent achievement when taking up the post.
-- Excellent research potential in terms of high quality publications in scientific journals and potential for securing research funding.
-- A publication record appropriate to the stage of career and experience and skills in teaching in psychology.
-- The ability to teach and supervise students in both the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum.
Desirable
Preference may be given to applicants who:
-- Can consolidate and augment the teaching and research profile of the Department of Psychology. That is, we especially welcome applications of candidates who can contribute to teaching and research in two or more of the following areas: social, economic, forensic, personality and political psychology. Expertise in research methods including psychometrics would also be beneficial.
-- Can demonstrate good team work and administrative skills.
CLOSING DATE:
The closing date for receipt of applications is June 7, 2011. Applications must be completed online before 12 noon on the closing date. For more information and for access to the online application:
http://www.ul.ie/hrvacancies/
Informal enquiries regarding the posts may be directed to:
Dr. Eric Igou
Head, Department of Psychology
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Co. Limerick, Ireland
Email: eric.igou@ul.ie
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TEACHING ASSISTANT in Psychology; fixed term: 9 months
Salary in Euro: 30,961 ¬ p.a. pro rata
(Less 10% for new entrants to the Public Sector)
QUALIFICATIONS:
A 2:1 undergraduate honours degree or above in psychology.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To contribute to Departmental teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
A 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in psychology. Candidates must have good interpersonal skills and must demonstrate an ability to teach students at undergraduate level. They must be able to teach in at least two core areas of undergraduate psychology. They will also be expected to assess coursework, mark examinations, and to demonstrate administrative skills in relation to the teaching obligations.
Desirable
A postgraduate qualification in Psychology. Preference may be given to applicants who can contribute to teaching in social psychology and in research methods. Experience of teaching at third level is preferred.
CLOSING DATE:
The closing date for receipt of applications is June 10, 2011. Applications must be completed online before 12 noon on the closing date. For more information and for access to the online application:
http://www.ul.ie/hrvacancies/
Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Dr. Eric Igou
Head, Department of Psychology
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Co. Limerick, Ireland
Email: eric.igou@ul.ie
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