Institution: University of Limerick
School: Kemmy Business School
Department: Department of Accounting & Finance
Position: Associate Professor B in Finance, Accounting or Insurance (2 Positions)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Scale: €65,228 - €104,535 per annum
Competition Type: Academic
Job ID: 083769
Application Deadline: Friday, 14 August 2026, 12:00 noon (Irish Standard Time)

Job Synopsis

Are you seeking an academic career in an internationally focused triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS & AMBA) business school that delivers excellent research, teaching, and societal impact?

If so, then these two permanent Associate Professor B positions in the Department of Accounting & Finance at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Ireland, will be of interest to you.

Applicants should have experience of conducting high-quality research, as demonstrated by published articles in leading scholarly outlets and with a strong pipeline of studies for publication. Evidence of impact, or potential impact, of research beyond academia is also expected.

The successful candidates will:

• teach across undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education programmes;
• supervise postgraduate research;
• undertake leadership and administrative roles commensurate with a tenured academic position at this level.

Kemmy Business School

The successful candidates will join the:

Department of Accounting & Finance

Kemmy Business School

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 scholarship.

The University values creativity, curiosity and excellence in its inclusive community, which is committed to social good.

Its motto, Eagna chun Gnímh, translates as "Wisdom for Action", reflecting its mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Salary

Salary Scale: €65,228 - €104,535 per annum

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Professor Barry Sheehan

Head, Department of Accounting & Finance

Kemmy Business School

University of Limerick

Email: Barry.Sheehan@ul.ie

Application Process

Applications must be completed online before 12:00 noon (Irish Standard Time) on Friday, 14 August 2026.

Your application must include:

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

If you experience any difficulties with the online application process, please email:

erecruitment@ul.ie

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from:

University of Limerick Vacancies

Pay Transparency

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

Additional Information

• Institution: University of Limerick
• Department: Department of Accounting & Finance
• School: Kemmy Business School
• Position: Associate Professor B in Finance, Accounting or Insurance (2 Positions)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Competition Type: Academic
• Job ID: 083769
• Closing Date: 14 August 2026, 12:00 noon (Irish Standard Time)