Contract Type: Permanent Whole-Time x 2 positions.
The Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering resides within the Faculty of Engineering in the Cork campus of MTU.
The Department offers a wide range of taught full-time, part-time and CPD programmes from NFQ Level 7 to Level 9 in the civil, structural and environmental engineering disciplines as well as taught NFQ Level 8 and Level 9 programmes in Building Information Modelling and Digital AEC.
Level 9 Research Masters and Level 10 Ph D opportunities are also available.
Department staff are active contributors to the Facultys vibrant Sustainable Infrastructure and Research and innovation Group (SIRIG).
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 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 Munster Technological University (herein after, 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 is full-time requiring a maximum of 560 class contact hours per annum, with a norm of 16 class contact 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 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 demonstrator/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 Requirement for role: Essential: A relevant level 8 Honours Primary Degree (second class or higher) and a relevant level 9 Masters Degree from a recognised degree awarding authority, majoring in degree level studies in Civil, Structural or Environmental Engineering or cognate discipline 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: Some or all of the following: A track record of advanced professional practice in civil, environmental or structural engineering.
A track record of advanced professional practice in environmental engineering (e.g., sustainability and energy engineering, water & wastewater engineering, harbour, coastal & offshore engineering etc.) is highly desirable.
Chartered Engineer or eligibility and progression towards Chartered Engineer status.
Teaching experience in higher education in civil, structural or environmental engineering.
An interest in teaching and learning through remote delivery.
A Ph D in the discipline of civil, structural or environmental engineering.
A proven track record in research and achieving research funding in civil, structural or environmental engineering at a National or International level.
Competence and experience in digital engineering skills in the AEC sector.
A record of contributing to innovation and technological advancement in the AEC sector.
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.
A short presentation will be required 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 offers 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 e Recruitment system only.
Applications will not be accepted in any other format or through any other channel of communication.
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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 post qualifications experience Chartered Engineer or eligibility