Applications are invited for an appointment as 1 FTE Lecturer in International Human Rights Law at University of Galway, Ireland. This is a permanent contract.
University of Galway has been inspiring minds since 1845 as a research-led university. University of Galway one of the oldest and largest universities in Ireland. The campus community includes over 21,000 students and staff and 110,000 alumni located in over 100 countries across the world. University of Galway is counted among the Top 260 universities in the world according to the most prestigious rankings, positioned in the top 2% globally. University of Galway is an international university with global ambition, but with deep roots in the region and nationally. Its location on the very edge of Europe gives University of Galway a unique perspective. University of Galway is at the heart of a distinct and vibrant region, renowned for its unique culture, creative industries, medical technologies, marine ecology and economy, and innovation.
The Irish Centre for Human Rights is one of the world's premier academic human rights institutions, dedicated to the study of human rights, peace and conflict, international criminal law and humanitarian law, international refugee and migration law, gender and human rights and climate justice. The Centre has developed a global reputation for excellence in the field of human rights teaching, research and advocacy. Each year we attract high quality students from across the globe, to our acclaimed Masters programs in International Human Rights Law, Peace Operations, Conflict and Humanitarian Law, International Migration and Refugee Law and Policy and International Criminal Law, and new LLM programmes in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and Conflict, and LLM in Gender and Human Rights. Our academic programmes also include unique education opportunities through our undergraduate BCL Law and Human Rights and BA with Human Rights. The Centre also hosts a thriving international community of doctoral researchers. Our PhD alumni have secured senior academic and public policy roles in Universities, international organisations and public bodies internationally. We are proud of our PhD researchers' excellent track record of publication and research impact, and of securing prestigious PhD scholarship awards to support their work.
The School of Law has over 1,000 students, over 45 faculty, research and professional services staff, and over 15 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The mission of the School is rooted in its commitment to the fundamental values of global democracy, to maximising educational opportunities for all, to public service, and to pursuing the highest standards in its teaching and research. Within the School's Strategic Plan, core areas of development are identified, which are key to the School's continued success: teaching and learning, research, people, external engagement, estate, and contribution to sustainable goals. The School seeks to attract, retain and develop talented academic staff in areas aligned with our strategic priorities. This postholder will make a fundamental contribution to the development and innovative teaching and learning, research, and external engagement of the School. The postholder will be expected to deliver teaching within the areas of International Human Rights Law (undergraduate and postgraduate), climate justice, rights of minorities and racial justice. Recruitment and supervision of doctoral students, and contribution to graduate research training will also be required.
To support the School's mission to establish a reputation for excellence through enhancing teaching and learning, the postholder will build both internal and external partnerships and collaborations. As well as building collaborative partnerships internally with other related disciplines, the postholder will network across the legal and international human rights communities to enhance and further develop the reputation of the University in this field of study.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Siobhan Mullally, Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights (ICHR), Email [email protected]
Additional information on the Irish Centre for Human Rights (ICHR) is available at: https: // www. universityofgalway.ie/humanrights/ https: // www. universityofgalway.ie/law/
Salary: € 62,376 to €99,508 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 23rd January 2025. 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
For more information and Application Form please see website: Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online. Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)
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 values and respected. Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, creativity and collaboration.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.