Associate Professor of Nursing

University of Limerick

Institution: University of Limerick, Ireland
Faculty/School: Faculty of Education & Health Sciences, School of Nursing & Midwifery
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: €90,192 – €118,880 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline: 23 January 2026, 12:00 (Irish Standard Time)
Contact: Professor Pauline Meskell – pauline.meskell@ul.ie
Job ID: 080769

Job Summary

• Position: Associate Professor in Nursing, with a focus on Intellectual Disability
• School profile: ~1000 students, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Purpose: Contribute to high-quality research, teaching, and societal impact

Candidate Profile / Requirements

• Research:
  • Experience in conducting high-quality research
  • Publications in international ISI-ranked journals
  • Evidence of high-impact publications with potential beyond academia
• Teaching:
  • Ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in accredited nursing programmes
  • Supervise student research at all levels
• Administration:
  • Engage in academic administrative duties
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Creative, curious, committed to excellence
  • Contribution to social good through research and teaching

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Conduct research and maintain strong publication pipeline
• Contribute to academic administration within the School
• Promote the impact of nursing research in societal and policy contexts

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted online via the University of Limerick Vacancies portal
• Application should include:
  • Letter of introduction / motivation
  • Current CV addressing job criteria
  • Completed online application form
• For technical difficulties: erecruitment@ul.ie

Diversity Statement:
UL is an inclusive community and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.