Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a part-time (0.4FTE) specific purpose contract appointment as Lecturer in Accountancy, contract Type A with the Discipline of Accountancy & Finance. It is anticipated that the duration of this contract will be circa 1 year. This part‑time role is intended to facilitate a job‑sharing role. This part‑time (0.4FTE) role equates to 2 days per week.
Responsibilities
Contribute to teaching and examining at all levels.
Engage in associated research.
Assist with administration and the development of the Accountancy and Finance Discipline and the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics.
Contribute to the intellectual life of the University and the wider community.
Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to take initiative.
Relevant teaching experience.
PhD Degree in Accountancy or a relevant Professional Accounting Qualification.
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics is one of three schools within the College of Business, Public Policy & Law at the University of Galway. The school has 2,800 students, over 130 faculty, research and professional services staff, and over 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The school has successfully attained AACSB and AMBA accreditation as well as EFMD programme accreditation. The school is a member of PRME and holds an Athena Swan Silver award for equality.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Breda Sweeney, Head of Discipline of Accountancy & Finance, Email breda.sweeney@universityofgalway.ie
Salary: € 64,903 to €103,538 pro rata p.a.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 11th June 2026. 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. The full‑time hours of work for academic staff are 39 hours per week.
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