Lecturer in Psychology – Health & Wellbeing (Full‑time, Permanent)

About the role

The School of Psychology at the University of Galway is seeking a full‑time, permanent Lecturer in Psychology with a focus on Health and Wellbeing. The successful candidate will join a nationally recognised hub for health psychology research and teaching, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching for undergraduate modules and the MSc in Health Psychology.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, including PhD candidates.
• Participate in curriculum development and programme leadership within the School.
• Engage in scholarly research, publish internationally recognised work, and develop grant proposals.
• Contribute to administrative duties and departmental committees.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent doctoral award in Psychology or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of internationally excellent research publications.
• Experience in research supervision and a clear agenda for future research and grant acquisition.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence and student mentorship.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range €64,903 – €103,538 per annum (subject to government pay policy).
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant research environment with international collaborations.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and support for professional development.
• Full‑time permanent contract with academic career progression pathways.