The School of Medicine at the University of Galway are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Clinical Tutors in Ballinasloe Medical Academy on a fixed term contract for a year commencing in July 2026 in the following disciplines;Clinical Tutor in Psychiatry - 0.25FTEAlso sought are a suitably qualified and experienced candidates for a specific purpose contract for leave cover commencing in July 2026 in the following discipline;Clinical Tutor in General Practice - 0.5FTEYou will join progressive and professional teams based in the Ballinasloe Medical Academy and the University of Galway, School of Medicine.The purpose of these posts is to support the delivery of teaching to undergraduate medical students, course organisation and assessment of students' competence. In addition, the post-holders will have a prominent role in research and administration. The post would be suitable for work towards a higher degree (MMedSci or MD). The post will be based in the Ballinasloe Campus and the post-holder will carry out the duties of the post under the direction of the Head of the Academy or of an authorised senior member of the staff of the School.The post-holders will support the undergraduate teaching activities in the School of Medicine. They will work closely with similar post-holders in the disciplines of Paediatrics, Peri-Op, Surgery and Medicine as well as with clinical academic colleagues at University of Galway to provide co-ordinated development and delivery of specialist clinical education in the newly revised undergraduate medical programme.The successful applicants will be expected to actively participate in research and be involved in the formation of research collaborations with other academic departments and clinical staff and general practitioners as appropriate. They will also be expected to be involved in supervision of research with undergraduate and postgraduate students. They will ideally have some research and clinical teaching experience. Support will be available, as appropriate, to aid in the development of specialist educational skills. A commitment to quality in teaching will be sought and an outline understanding of medical education theory and practice is essential. They will need to be able to work with colleagues from diverse disciplines.The successful applicant will be a part-time employee of the University of Galway and will be appointed at the appropriate point on the Clinical Tutor salary. They will be a registered medical practitioner who has completed their general professional training.Working at University of Galway School of MedicineWe offer excellent career development opportunities and benefits for our Clinical Teaching staff, including:Supervised hands-on experience in course design, delivery and assessmentOpportunity for professional development in medical education in the form of Diploma or Higher Degree in Medical Education and Health Care SimulationExposure and training in a variety of teaching and assessment methodsOpportunities to grow and develop a network in the medical education fieldExcellent Opportunity to explore career opportunities in clinical education fieldAccess to facilities and research at University of Galway Opportunity to pursue personal research interests in line with the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences strategyContinued Professional DevelopmentOpportunity to maintain knowledge currency in your disciplineAccess to mentoring and coaching from experienced academic staff in the CollegeOpportunity to work with international student and staff communityAppointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation and registration with the Irish Medical Council where applicable. Further details are available at and Informal Enquiries May Be Made ToProf. Aaron Liew, Ballinasloe Medical Academy; E-mail: Queries in relation to the application process may be addressed to Interviews are planned for early April 2026**The full-time hours of work for academic staff are 39 hours per week pro rata.Salary: Clinical Tutor 1 salary scale: €68,891 – €81,126 per annum or Clinical Tutor 2: €82,195- €100,597 pro rata per annum. The relevant salary scale will be determined based on candidate's experience and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University's Remuneration policy.QA321-Updated-PP- (This appointment will be made on the Clinical Tutor scale in line with current Government pay policy) Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 12th March 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at. 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