Lecturer in AgriBiosciences, Global Food Security & Climate Resilience, Specific purpose contract– 1 FTE -Contract Type A
The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway invites applications for a Specific Purpose Contract, Lecturer type A, commencing as soon as possible. Applications are welcome from candidates with strong expertise in AgriBiosciences, Global Food Security & Climate Resilience, particularly with experience of working in partnership with international agricultural development organisations focused on smallholder farmers in developing countries, such as the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Development (CGIAR), UN Agencies and international NGOs.
The successful candidate will predominantly deliver interdisciplinary lectures and modules in the Masters degree in Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (MScCCAFS), and also provide some contributions to the Masters degree in AgriFood Sustainability and Technology, and the Plant & AgriBiosciences undergraduate degree pathway. The successful candidates teaching and research profile would contribute to the major thematic research section of the school “Sustainable World”. The post-holder will be required to deliver modules, lectures, assignments and field trips on the Masters degree in Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (MScCCAFS), to work as a member of the MScCCAFS Program Committee and to liaise with international partners (e.g. CGIAR, UN, iNGOs etc) who collaborate closely with the MScCCAFS program. The post-holder will also play a role in supporting the supervision of MScCCAFS and MScAST research projects, and in delivering some lectures to the MScAST program and undergraduate programmes in agribioscience.
The University of Galway is #2-ranked Irish university in global QS rankings for Agriculture & Forestry, and #1-ranked Irish University in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings for sustainability (#34 in the world, out 1,591 institutions). The successful candidate will employ state-of-the-art teaching methods, including problem-based-learning, to: (i) develop students' technical skills in agribiosciences, global food security and climate resilience; (ii) imbue critical systems thinking for navigating co- benefits and tradeoffs associated with different climate smart agriculture practices and agrifood sustainability transformation pathways; (iii) enable student's understanding of international agriculture and food systems challenges, including climate change; and (iv) ensure multidisciplinary perspectives on practical actions to improve global food security and reduce poverty, while transitioning to agrifood systems that are more sustainable and climate resilient. Located in the West of Ireland, Galway is a highly stimulating environment and ranks highly for quality of life. Furthermore, Ireland is host to a large and vibrant agri-food sector. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse staff who will enhance our position in our three missions of teaching, research, and community engagement.
For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Charles Spillane, School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, [email protected]
Additional information on the School is available at: https: // www. universityofgalway.ie/scienceengineering/schoolofbiologicalandchemicalsciences/
Salary: €62,376 to € 99,508 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 13th March 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Planned interview date is 15th April 2025.
Garda vetting may apply. Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.
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