The Department of Process, Energy and Transport Engineering resides within the Faculty of Engineering in the Cork campus of MTU. The Department offers a range of full-time and part-time programmes covering Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Engineering, Good Manufacturing Practice, New Product Introduction and Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Energy Engineering, Automotive Management and Technology, Logistics and Transport Management. Duties of the Post: The Lecturer Career Grade will play an active role in the academic direction of courses including teaching, research, academic assessment and academic administration. The appointee will primarily support the Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Engineering programme. This programme is accredited by Engineers Ireland and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). The appointee should carry out such duties as are assigned by management including but not limited to: - (a) teaching such assigned classes as deemed appropriate by management of the University, day or evening, up to 560 hours per annum including supervision of post-graduate students; (b) carrying out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examinations work and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities; (c) providing academic input on existing and new courses and course development and course co-ordination; (d) engaging in research, consultancy and development work as appropriate; (e) participating in committees appropriate to courses and meetings convened by management; (f) maintaining appropriate records and making available information as required by management; (g) engaging in promotion including student recruitment; (h) promoting scholarship; (i) participating in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements; (j) participating in appropriate activities necessary to the development of their department/school and of the University; (k) directing and supervising the work of Tutor/Demonstrator and taking academic responsibility for the academic standards of this work The performance of these duties will require attendance in addition to class contact hours during the normal working week. Teaching Hours: For the Lecturer level, the post shall be full-time requiring a maximum of 560 class contact hours per annum, with a norm of 16 class hours per week, which may be varied from 14 to 18 in consultation with the Lecturer. A weighting of hours to apply to hours worked after 6.00 p.m. The weighting to be applied will be 1.25. When a Lecturer is supervising a Tutor/Demonstrator, a reduction in teaching hours will be applied on the basis of one-hour reduction per three hours demonstration/tutorials supervised. The appointee shall carry out the lawful instructions of the President (or authorised Officer) and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Qualification Requirements for role: Essential: A level 8 Honours Primary Degree (second class or higher) from a recognised degree awarding authority, majoring in degree level studies in Chemical/Process/Biopharmaceutical Engineering or cognate engineering discipline with a level 9 Masters Degree from a recognised degree awarding authority, majoring in Chemical/Process/ Biopharmaceutical Engineering or cognate discipline. AND/OR An equivalent relevant professional qualification obtained through examination. AND Not less than three years of relevant experience subsequent to obtaining the above qualifications. Desirable: 1. Doctorate degree/relevant professional qualifications 2. Candidates should have recent and appropriate research/industrial experience in one or more of the following areas: Data Analytics/Machine Learning/AI applied to chemical processing and bioprocessing Process design and optimisation Process modelling Control Systems Engineering Chemical process safety Environmental Resilience and Sustainability GMP and Quality Control Lean Manufacturing Remuneration: Salary scale effective 1 February 2026: Lecturer Career Grade: €68,936.00 pa to €106,661.00 per annum. The rate of remuneration for all appointments may be adjusted from time to time with government policy. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview. This will include a short presentation evidencing the candidates appropriateness for the role. Additional Information: A successful candidate will be required to submit a passport, documentary evidence confirming academic qualifications, and to undergo a medical examination. Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance may also be required. References will be sought in relation to successful candidate. MTU welcomes applications from non-EEA citizens. However, employee permit regulations set by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment must be strictly adhered to. Any appointment offered to Non-EEA candidates is subject to the granting of a work permit by the Department of Enterprise Trade & Employment or relevant Immigration permissions/stamp. Candidates may be required to produce documentary evidence to support any statements made by them on their application form or any supporting documentation. Candidates should note that any inaccurate information will invalidate their application. Application Process: Applications by MTU eRecruitment system only. Applications will not be accepted in any other format or through any other channel of communication. Please log on to apply for this position. The information given in this document is of a general information nature only and should not be taken as contractual. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1.00 pm on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. MTU is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Qualifications relevant to the role Not less than 3yrs relevant experience Recent research/industrial experience