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| Lecturer (Below the Bar), Tenure Track | | | | | Institution/Organization: | University of Limerick | Job Location: | Ireland | Job Type: | Tenure-Track | Contact Person: | Patrick Ryan | Date Posted: | March 31st, 2014 | Closing Date: | April 11th, 2014 | Web Site: | http://www.ul.ie/hr/e-recruitment | | | | | | | | TITLE OF POST: Lecturer below the bar in Psychology LOCATION: University of Limerick CONTRACT TYPE: Tenure Track (five year fixed term). During the term of the contract the successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply for tenure in accordance with the University's Policy and Procedures for Granting Multi-annual Status to Entry-level Academic Staff) SALARY SCALE: €41,498 - €51,722 p.a. (Less 10% for new entrants to the Public Sector) APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11 April 2014, 12:00 HOW & WHERE TO APPLY: http://www.ul.ie/hr/e-recruitment JOB DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATIONS: • Recognised undergraduate degree in psychology at 2:1 or higher. • PhD in psychology or a related discipline is required. OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The successful candidate is expected to: • Teach core subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level; including research methodologies with a particular emphasis on qualitative methods. • Conduct research and publish in high quality academic peer reviewed journals in the specific research areas of the Faculty of Education & Health Science’s (EHS) strategic plan. • Attract external research funding to support research in psychology. • Undertake administrative tasks associated with an academic position. DESCRIPTION: Essential Requirements The successful candidate must have: • Recognised undergraduate degree in psychology at 2:1 or higher. • PhD in psychology or related discipline. • Excellent research potential in terms of high quality publications in scientific journals and potential for securing research funding. • Publication record appropriate to the stage of career in areas linked to the research objectives of the EHS strategic plan. • The ability to teach and supervise students in both the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula in psychology. • Evidence of teaching experience in psychology in at least 2 core areas of psychology. • Ability to teach research methods at undergraduate and postgraduate level, with specific evidence of teaching qualitative methodology. Desirable Requirements Preference may be given to applicants who can: • Consolidate and augment the teaching, supervisory, and research profile of the Department of Psychology. A particular interest in research in applied and theoretical social psychology is welcomed. • Demonstrate good teamwork and administrative skills. THE UNIVERSITY The University of Limerick (UL) with over 13,000 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 which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensures 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. ENQUIRIES Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to: Dr. Patrick Ryan Head, Dept of Psychology, University of Limerick, Email: Patrick.Ryan@ul.ie
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