Lecturer / Assistant Professor, School of Geography

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Lecturer / Assistant Professor, School of Geography

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University College Dublin

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Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Lecturer/ Assistant Professor within UCD School of Geography.The School of Geography is ranked in the QS Top 100 Geography Departments globally and 1st in Ireland, our school is a centre of excellence for geographic research and education. UCD School of Geography has one of the largest undergraduate programmes in UCD, a vibrant graduate community and is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in geography-specific and interdisciplinary research.The School of Geography has a diverse undergraduate geography programme and a suite of graduate geography programmes that align with the research interests of staff. These include: MSc Geospatial Data Analysis, MSc Risk, Resilience and Sustainability, MA Geopolitics and the Global Economy, MSc Critical Geographies, and MA Geography. In addition, there are research Masters and PhD programmes.Applications are invited for a position as Lecturer/Asst Professor (below the bar) in the UCD School of Geography. Applicants must have an established research track record and be capable of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well as demonstrated administrative leadership and engagement. The successful applicant will be expected to teach human geography modules with a particular focus on historical geography, cultural heritage and/or urban geography and regional development.We are particularly interested in candidates with a particular emphasis on Ireland as the candidate will be required to deliver field-based modules, including a residential fieldcourse. This is a temporary (1 year) post.95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Below the Bar (7944) Salary Scale: €40,682- €69,886 Per Annum
Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 6th of January 2025.Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV’s submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below:#WorkatUCDPrior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website:CompanyIreland’s Global University with over 160 Years of Education.UCD is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.As Ireland’s largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland through the study of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation.Tackling Global Challenges: Research and Innovation at UCD
Research and innovation are essential drivers of a dynamic economy, an informed society and a vibrant culture. The spectrum of research and innovation at UCD encompasses individual scholars, research groups, start-up companies and large-scale collaborations with industry and other partners. is conducted within each of the University’s extensive range of disciplines, and in multidisciplinary research programmes addressing challenges of global scale.
In 2022/23 UCD researchers secured €161 million in research grants from national and international funding agencies, companies and foundations. Since 2012/13 UCD researchers have secured over €1.3 billion in such grants. Their research underpins national research and technology institutes and centres, including the . UCD is the national leader in winning European Union research funding.Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 62% and have authored more than 40,000 papers in total. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 74% above the world average. In addition, 62% of the papers were co-authored with institutions in other countries/regions, underlining UCD’s role as Ireland’s global university.
As Ireland’s leader in innovation, technology transfer and commercialisation, UCD’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship recognises the importance of active participation and collaboration to exploit leading-edge research and development outputs. Supports for innovation include – the Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs, – the Industry Partnership Centre and the at UCD Lyons Farm. Since 2003 UCD has provided support to over 550 companies and early-stage ventures through the services and supports provided across the university, through NovaUCD, and through business support programmes run and managed by NovaUCD.Excellence in research and innovation that delivers strong and meaningful impact is central to all we do in University College Dublin.UCD is a community of world class academics making fundamental discoveries with real, far-reaching impact for people and our planet.Company info Telephone +(353)17167777 Location BELFIELD
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Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:02:16 GMT

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