Assistant Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering

Atlantic Technological University - Faculty of Engineering & Design

Placed On: 19th February 2026
Closes: 5th March 2026
Job Ref: 025387

Description of Post

The post relates primarily to the teaching, research, academic assessment and academic administrative direction of courses that may include:

• L6 & L7 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship
• BEng/ BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
• MEng Geotechnical and Structural Engineering
• MEng Road and Transport Engineering

Accredited programmes of learning are offered to full-time and part-time students, in line with the Institute Strategic Plan, and to meet the educational needs of students, thereby contributing to industrial development of the region.

The Assistant Lecturer will be required to comply with the policy of the Faculty of Engineering & Design in the choice of teaching methods and technologies, and to undertake training to keep abreast of technological developments and teaching practices.

Subject areas to be covered include:

• Civil Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Soil-Structure Interaction
• Soil Mechanics

Course development, promotion and academic management of student learning are integral duties of the position.

Essential Qualifications

• An Honours Degree (2.2 or higher) in a relevant Level 8 degree[as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)], or equivalent.
• Three years relevant post-qualification experience.