Assistant Professor in Irish MIC Limerick Campus

Mary Immaculate College is an autonomous, university-level, Catholic College of Education and the Liberal Arts. Founded in 1898, and linked academically with the University of Limerick, MIC is the oldest higher education institution in Limerick. Significant expansion in recent decades has seen the College’s offerings expand across two modern campuses, one based in Limerick City and one in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The student community consists of more than 5,000 learners, participating in fifteen undergraduate degree programmes and several postgraduate programmes extending to PhD/Doctoral level. Academic staff engage in a wide range of academic research areas, and research underpins all teaching and learning at MIC.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Assistant Professor in Irish MIC Limerick Campus

Mary Immaculate College wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor in Gaeilge on a permanent, fulltime basis, commencing in the Autumn Semester 2026.

Under the direction of the Head of Department of Irish and the Dean of Arts, the successful candidate will complement a research active department with a well-established academic record, contribute to the teaching and supervision of Irish for undergraduates and postgraduate students across faculties and contribute to the academic life of the college.

The appointee will be required to participate in the teaching and delivery of assigned modules in the College’s undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, e.g. the BA in Liberal Arts, and the MA sa Ghaeilge (Ceannaireacht i dTeanga, Cultúr agus Pobal) and elective Arts modules for BEd students. Further, the candidate will also be expected to supervise undergraduate research dissertations. In addition, the individual appointed will be required to participate in programme development, and will be assigned administrative duties.

Commitment to high-quality teaching and learning in a student-centred multi-disciplinary environment is essential. The person appointed must exhibit evidence of strong commitment to a multi-disciplinary environment working with other colleagues in the Faculty of Arts. Evidence must be shown of a commitment to excellence in teaching, research and continued scholarly activity. The appointed person will have excellent skills in both written and spoken Irish and a commitment to the use and development of the language throughout the College.

Full details on this post, including how to apply are available on the College’s website www.mic.ul.ie/about-mic/vacancies.

Please refer to the application and selection process before making an application.

Mary Immaculate College is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date is 2pm on Wednesday, 29th April 2026