Assistant Lecturer – English Language & Literacy (Primary School)

About the role

Maynooth University is seeking an Assistant Lecturer in English Language and Literacy for the Primary School. The role combines teaching, research and supervision within undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and seminars for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in English language and literacy.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects and act as a School Placement Tutor for student placements.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the department’s teaching programme.
• Develop and maintain an active research profile aligned with the university’s research strategy.
• Collaborate with national and international colleagues and affiliate with relevant research institutes.
• Produce publications of international standard.

Required profile

• Proven record of teaching, research and publication appropriate to the career stage.
• Ability to contribute strongly to the department’s teaching and research activities.
• Willingness to supervise student research and act as a placement tutor.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary range €43,025 – €73,445 per annum (public sector pay scale).
• Equal opportunities employment within a research‑focused university.