Vacancy I.D: 039985 - Director of Student Life and Experience (Permanent) Contract: Permanent Whole-Time Contract Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the post is €103,930 to €127,788 (7-point scale) p.a. ( rates effective 01/02/2026). SETU is seeking to recruit the Director of Student Life & Experience to drive the University's vision and strategy in this key area. The Director of Student Life & Experience will be responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously improving a cohesive, inclusive, and high-quality student experience across our multi-campus university. The role will ensure that every learner can engage, belong, and succeed, while strengthening institutional reputation, and creating an environment conducive to student retention, progression, attainment, and graduate outcomes. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, they will be a key member of the University's operations leadership team and will have initial responsibility for the areas of Student Support Services (to include Careers, Student Health, Counselling, Access and Disability), Sports, Centre for Academic Practice and Library. Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU's Vacancies page on the website. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format. Please log onto SETU Vacancies for further details and to apply for this position. In the upload section of the online application form, applicants are required to submit a) A detailed personal statement (the personal statement must be no longer than 1000 words) outlining why the applicant wishes to be considered for the post and how they consider their skills, experience and track record meet the requirements of the position. b) Applicants are also required to submit a CV and covering letter detailing previous relevant experience relating to this role. Please note: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all required documents are uploaded. The system may acknowledge submission even if the required application documentation is incomplete. Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU
Vacancy ID : 039904 Closing Date : 21-Apr-2026 12:00 Vacancy: 039904 - Assistant Lecturer / Lecturer - Automation / Robotics / Electronics Contract: Permanent Salary: Assistant Lecturer salary scale: €47,101 - €63,735; Lecturer salary scale: €68,936 - €106,661 (based on rates effective 01/02/2026) The overall objective of this Assistant Lecturer / Lecturer position in Automation / Robotics / Electronics / Telecommunications / Cybersecurity is to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of relevant programmes within the Department of Electronic Engineering & Communications at SETU. This involves developing and delivering engaging lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions, as well as designing and assessing coursework and student projects. The successful candidate will contribute their expertise across programmes in Automation, Robotics, Electronics, Telecommunications or Cybersecurity to ensure these programmes remain current and relevant to industry needs. SETU is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for Automation / Robotics / Electronics / Telecommunications / Cybersecurity and a commitment to providing high-quality education to students. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to advancing the field through lecturing, research (where applicable), and collaboration with industry partners. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU
Vacancy ID : 039088 Closing Date : 13-Apr-2026 12:00 Vacancy: 039084 - Assistant Staff Officer - Faculty of Business, Arts and Humanities (Confined Competition) Contract: Permanent Salary: Assistant Staff Officer salary scale: €39,099 - €55,460 (based on rates effective 01/02/2026) SETU has a growing global reputation based on its commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of its academic programmes and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. It is committed to the provision of quality higher education opportunities for all learners that meet the varied needs of learners, whilst also providing a platform for regional economic, social and cultural development. The Faculty of Business; Arts and Humanities is seeking a Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer to work in this vibrant and dynamic Faculty, to work part of a team, supporting the Head of Faculty, Heads of Departments, Faculty administrators, and Department staff to meet the goals and objectives of the Faculty and Departments and deliver quality services to learners and other key stakeholders. They will be responsible for the implementation and administration of work practices supporting the Faculty and Departments, while promoting and maintaining best practice. The successful candidates will carry out tasks appropriate to a Grade IV role as assigned by the relevant manager and will work closely with colleagues within the Faculty and across SETU's other functional areas. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU
Vacancy I.D: 039246 - Nursing Allocations Manager Contract: Permanent Whole-Time Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the post is €89,114 - €114,613 per annum (rates effective 01/02/2026). SETU Department of Nursing and Healthcare are seeking a dynamic and experienced Allocations Manager to provide strategic leadership and direction to our Waterford Campus allocations team. This pivotal role ensures that nursing students meet their statutory placement and practice requirements in line with professional standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to build effective partnerships across clinical settings, higher education, and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU's Vacancies page on the website. Please log onto SETU Vacancies for further details and to apply for this position. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format. Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU
Vacancy ID : 039905 Closing Date : 21-Apr-2026 12:00 Vacancy: 039905 - Assistant Lecturer / Lecturer - Construction Management x2 Contract: Fixed Term - 2 years Salary: Assistant Lecturer salary scale: €47,101 - €63,735; Lecturer salary scale: €68,936 - €106,661 (based on rates effective 01/02/2026) South East Technological University (SETU) is seeking a dynamic and suitably qualified academic to join the Department of Built Environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering the BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering, a flagship programme designed to produce industry-ready professionals for the global construction sector. The appointee will be responsible for the design, delivery, and assessment of undergraduate modules, with a specific focus on core operational and technical subjects. You will be expected to teach across a range of modules including, but not limited to: Building and Land Surveying: Delivering practical and theoretical instruction in site measurement and surveying techniques. Applied Site Management & Site Operations: Teaching the logistics of site setup, plant management, and the coordination of diverse trades. Construction Administration: Educating students on the contractual, legal, and regulatory frameworks essential for project governance. In addition to classroom teaching, the role involves supervising student dissertations and contributing to the ongoing programmatic review and development of the curriculum. Candidates are expected to engage in scholarly activity, including applied research and consultancy, to ensure teaching remains aligned with the latest industry innovations such as BIM, lean construction, and sustainable technologies. You will maintain strong links with industry partners to facilitate student employability and knowledge transfer. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU
Vacancy ID : 039085 Closing Date : 13-Apr-2026 12:00 Vacancy: 039084 - Assistant Staff Officer - Faculty of Science and Computing; Health Sciences (Confined Competition) Contract: Permanent Salary: Assistant Staff Officer salary scale: €39,099 - €55,460 (based on rates effective 01/02/2026) SETU has a growing global reputation based on its commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of its academic programmes and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. It is committed to the provision of quality higher education opportunities for all learners that meet the varied needs of learners, whilst also providing a platform for regional economic, social and cultural development. The Faculty of Science and Computing; Health Sciences is seeking a Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer to work in this vibrant and dynamic Faculty, to work part of a team, supporting the Head of Faculty, Heads of Departments, Faculty administrators, and Department staff to meet the goals and objectives of the Faculty and Departments and deliver quality services to learners and other key stakeholders. They will be responsible for the implementation and administration of work practices supporting the Faculty and Departments, while promoting and maintaining best practice. The successful candidates will carry out tasks appropriate to a Grade IV role as assigned by the relevant manager and will work closely with colleagues within the Faculty and across SETU's other functional areas. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU
Vacancy I.D: 039786 - Assistant Lecturer in Spirituality Studies (Part-Time Pro-Rata) Contract: Part-time (8 hours Pro Rata) on a 2-year Fixed Term contract Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the grade of Assistant Lecturer is €47,101 - €63,735 p.a. on full time basis (rates effective 01/02/2026). For Part-Time Pro Rata contracts, the salary will be adjusted on a pro rata basis commensurate with contracted hours. South East Technological University (SETU) invites applications for a part-time Assistant Lecturer in Spirituality Studies to contribute to the delivery of its well-established MA in Applied Spirituality. This role is ideally suited to a practitioner-scholar with expertise in spiritual accompaniment and contemplative research methods, and a strong commitment to applied, reflective, and inclusive approaches to spirituality. The successful candidate will teach and support postgraduate students, contribute to research and scholarly activity, and work collaboratively within a dynamic programme team. The MA in Applied Spirituality attracts a diverse, pluralist student cohort, and SETU welcomes applicants who can engage sensitively and professionally with a wide range of spiritual, cultural, and non-doctrinal perspectives. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of modules on the MA in Applied Spirituality, with particular responsibility for contemplative research methods, spiritual accompaniment literature, and theoretical frameworks within contemporary spirituality studies. The role includes teaching, assessment, and supervision of postgraduate research projects, as well as engagement in research and scholarly activity aligned with the discipline. Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU's Vacancies page on the website. Please log onto SETU Vacancies for further details and to apply for this position. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format. Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU
Vacancy I.D.: 039984 - Assistant Lecturer in Geography (Geography, Environment & Sustainability) (Part-Time Pro-Rata) Contract Part-time (8 hours) Pro Rata Contract on a 2 year fixed term basis Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the grade of Assistant Lecturer is €47,101 - €63,735 p.a. on full time basis (rates effective 01/02/2026). For Part-Time Pro Rata contracts, the salary will be adjusted on a pro rata basis commensurate with contracted hours. The Department of Arts at South East Technological University invites applications for the position of Assistant Lecturer in Geography to support the delivery of modules within the BA (Hons) Arts programme, particularly within the Geography, Environment and Sustainability pathway. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and student learning in areas such as physical geography, environmental systems, climate processes, soil science, spatial analysis and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The role includes teaching, assessment, student support and engagement in scholarly activity appropriate to the discipline. The appointee will contribute to the ongoing development of Geography within the Department of Arts and support the growth of this emerging subject area within the BA (Hons) Arts programme. Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU's Vacancies page on the website. Please log onto SETU Vacancies for further details and to apply for this position. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format. Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU
Vacancy ID : 039907 Closing Date : 20-Apr-2026 12:00 Vacancy: 039907 - Technician - Sport and Health Sciences Contract: Specified Purpose - 1 year Salary: Technician salary scale: €39,303 - €55,433 (based on rates effective 01/02/2026) The Technician - Health and Sport Sciences is responsible for the preparation, calibration, use and maintenance of equipment for the delivery of undergraduate programmes in the areas of Sport and Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning and Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy, and also support of research in our HealthCORE research group. The Technician has responsibility for all equipment associated with Athletic Therapy including laser, ultrasound, interferential, shockwave, plinths, and rehabilitation equipment. Support of metabolic systems, isokinetic dynamometry, force plates (integrated and portable), EMG, electronic timing systems, motion analysis, Optojump, accelerometry, clinical chemistry systems, osmometry, and ergometers including high speed and non-motorised treadmills, cycle and rowing ergometers is also part of this position. The Technician also plays a key role in laboratory management, procurement and health and safety. The job requires an energetic, enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills as well as a broad-based knowledge of sport and exercise sciences, strength and conditioning and sport rehabilitation. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU
Vacancy I.D: 039764 - Head of Faculty of Science & Computing (Waterford) - Senior Lecturer 3 Contract: Permanent Whole-Time Contract Salary: The Gross Salary Scale applicable to the post of Head of Faculty SL3 is €104,303 - €134,153 p.a. (rates effective 01/02/2026). The Faculty of Science & Computing on the Waterford campus currently has three established departments providing undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in Computing and Maths, Land Sciences and Science, as well as the new departments of Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine which have been established to support the development and delivery of new degrees in Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine from 2026. This post will be based in Waterford, providing leadership to activities of the aforementioned academic departments and will also contribute to the coordination and leadership of the new SETU Faculty of Science & Computing. SETU is seeking an exceptional individual to provide leadership and management to existing and new developments, working closely and positively with the Senior Management team of SETU; the Heads of Department; faculty members; researchers and stakeholders within the region and nationally. Reporting to the President in the first instance, the postholder will play a pivotal role in the strategic development of the University as a whole, as well as further developments across teaching & learning, research & innovation and regional & international engagement activities. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment that blends the ethos of forward thinking and research with the robust educational frameworks that underpin the quality of higher education delivery. They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of relevant activities relating to the Faculty of Science & Computing in the Waterford campus. This role requires a highly experienced and motivated individual with a strong work ethic, commitment to the highest professional standards, proven record of accomplishment, excellent communication and analytical skills and a team player who relishes new challenges with the ability to navigate change. The commitment to work collegially and productively with colleagues across SETU will be essential. Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU's Vacancies page on the website. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format. Please log onto SETU Vacancies for further details and to apply for this position. In the upload section of the online application form, applicants are required to submit a) A detailed personal statement (the personal statement must be no longer than 1000 words) outlining why they wish to be considered for the post and where they consider their skills and experience meet the requirements of the position and should demonstrate strengths in relation to the following areas: i. An outline of applicant's academic and professional leadership, research and scholarship. ii. Highlight the applicant's active role to date in professional and academic activities. This may include areas such as research, engagement with external agencies/communities, collaboration with universities, interprofessional and cross discipline collaborations, development of initiatives in teaching and learning etc. iii. Evidence of the professional support that the applicant has provided to colleagues and students. iv. Demonstrate the applicant's innovation in teaching, research or sectoral innovation and improvement methods. b) Applicants are also required to submit a CV and covering letter detailing previous relevant experience relating to this role. Please note: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all required documents are uploaded. The system may acknowledge submission even if the required application documentation is incomplete. Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU
