Institution: University of Limerick, Ireland
Faculty/School: Faculty of Education & Health Sciences, School of Nursing & Midwifery
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: €90,192 – €118,880 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline: 23 January 2026, 12:00 (Irish Standard Time)
Contact: Professor Pauline Meskell – pauline.meskell@ul.ie
Job ID: 080769
Position: Associate Professor in Nursing, with a focus on Intellectual Disability
School profile: ~1000 students, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Purpose: Contribute to high-quality research, teaching, and societal impact
Research:
Experience in conducting high-quality research
Publications in international ISI-ranked journals
Evidence of high-impact publications with potential beyond academia
Teaching:
Ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in accredited nursing programmes
Supervise student research at all levels
Administration:
Engage in academic administrative duties
Skills & Attributes:
Creative, curious, committed to excellence
Contribution to social good through research and teaching
Teach and supervise across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Conduct research and maintain strong publication pipeline
Contribute to academic administration within the School
Promote the impact of nursing research in societal and policy contexts
Applications must be submitted online via the University of Limerick Vacancies portal
Application should include:
Letter of introduction / motivation
Current CV addressing job criteria
Completed online application form
For technical difficulties: erecruitment@ul.ie
Diversity Statement:
UL is an inclusive community and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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