Associate Professor of Nursing

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.