"Associate Professor A in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) Re-advertisement"

University of Limerick - Faculty of Education & Health Sciences - School of Nursing & Midwifery

Location: Limerick - Ireland

Salary: €90,192 to €118,880 or £78,448.64 to £103,401.35 (converted salary*) per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 4th February 2026

Closes: 27th February 2026

Job Ref: 081370

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Job synopsis

If you are seeking an academic career in an inspiring and cohesive School of Nursing & Midwifery that delivers excellent research, teaching, and societal impact, then the new permanent Associate Professor position in our School should be of interest to you. The school has close to 1000 students. It delivers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Applicants should have experience conducting high-quality research, as demonstrated by published articles in international ISI-ranked journals of great repute and a good pipeline of studies for publication. Evidence of high-impact publications and awareness of the potential impact of the publications beyond academia is expected. The successful candidate is expected to: teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on accredited nursing programmes, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research, undertake administrative tasks associated with an academic position and undertake excellent research.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Dr Liz Kingston
Head
School of Nursing & Midwifery
University of Limerick
Email: liz.kingston@ul.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 27th February 2026

Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

Please note your application must include:

• A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.
• A completed online application form.

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies