Assistant Professor in Human Geography

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Position

Title of Post: Assistant Professor in Human Geography

Job Synopsis

The School of History and Geography invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Human Geography.

UL Geography is a dynamic and interdisciplinary group of academics, with research strengths including population and migration, humanitarian entrepreneurship, climate and environmental change, digital and spatial humanities, cultural and historical geography, river management and conservation, natural hazards and risk management, geospatial data science, and urban ecosystem services. Our staff have secured national, EU, and international funding, and contribute to impactful research addressing major societal challenges.

We seek to appoint a scholar with expertise in economic, political, and/or urban–rural geography who will strengthen the discipline’s research profile and deliver high quality, research-led teaching.

The successful candidate will join a collegial and ambitious school committed to excellence in scholarship, teaching, and societal engagement. The appointee will be required to compete for national and international research funding aligned with their area of expertise and the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Funding Themes.

The University of Limerick is a research-led institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarship. 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.

Faculty

Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

School of History and Geography

Contract

Contract Type: Permanent

Expected Start Date: January 2027

Salary

Salary Scale: €49,424 - €67,221 per annum

About the University of Limerick

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.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Dr Alistair Malcolm
Head
School of History and Geography
University of Limerick

Email: alistair.malcolm@ul.ie

Application Deadline

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 21st August 2026.

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

Application Requirements

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

Pay Transparency

We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970).

Many thanks for your interest in this role.

Vacancy Information

Competition Type: Academic

Job ID: 083689

Closing Date: 21-Aug-2026 12:00

Further Particulars

Available Document:

• JOB DESCRIPTION