Lecturer below the bar in Social and Data Journalism

The University of Limerick (UL) with over 16,300 students and 1,700 staff is an energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and employability and conducting leading edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our undergraduate and postgraduate students. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and research environment.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

School of English, Irish, & Communication

Lecturer below the bar in Social and Data Journalism
Contract Type: Tenure Track (five year fixed term). During the term of the contract the successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply for tenure in accordance with the University’s Policy and Procedures for Granting Multi-annual Status to Tenure Track Academic Staff

Salary Scale: €41,099 – €56,376 p.a.

Informal enquires regarding the post may be directed to:
Dr Henry Silke
School of English, Irish and Communications
University of Limerick
Email: [email protected]

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 3rd December 2021.
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

Please email [email protected] if you experience any difficulties

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
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