Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Old and Middle Irish

About the role

Maynooth University seeks an experienced academic to join the School of Celtic Studies as a Lecturer or Assistant Professor specializing in Old and Middle Irish. The successful candidate will contribute to both teaching and research excellence within the department.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Old and Middle Irish.
• Supervise Master’s and PhD students.
• Take a leading role in departmental administration.
• Develop a strong research profile aligned with the university’s research strategy.
• Collaborate on national and international research projects.
• Produce publications of international standard.

Required profile

• Proven record of teaching, research, and publication appropriate to the career stage.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and student supervision.
• Experience in academic administration and leadership.
• Commitment to high‑quality scholarship and international collaboration.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range (€42,599 – €103,564 per annum) with public sector pay provisions.
• Opportunities for research funding and affiliation with the university’s Research Institute.
• Supportive academic environment within a leading Irish university.