Contract Type: Permanent Whole-Time x 1 position Fixed-Term, Whole-Time up to 31 August 2027 x 1 position This position is based in the MTU Cork Campus (Bishopstown) in the first instance.
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The successful candidate will report to the respective Head of Department.
The Department of Biological Sciences (in the Faculty of Science & Informatics) at MTU, Bishopstown, Cork delivers a range of undergraduate programmes.
These include the BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, the BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Health Science, the BSc (Hons) in Agri-Biosciences (all of which programmes can be accessed in their third year through our two- year Common Entry Biology programme or ab initio), the BSc in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology, the BSc in Food & Health Science, the BSc (Hons) joint MTU/UCC programme in Biomedical Science and the Specialist Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Practice.
There are also two taught Masters programmes, the MSc in Computational Biology and the MSc in Nutrition & Health Analytics.
This department is research active, having more than 50 postgraduate research students, key areas of research being food science, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences and bioinformatics.
Engagement with industry is strong, exemplified by the departments placing more than 200 students in industry and healthcare annually for their industry and clinical laboratory practice placements.
The lecturing role being advertised includes an expectation from the successful applicant to supervise final year undergraduate research projects.
Duties of the Post: The Lecturer Career Grade will play an active role in the academic direction of courses including teaching, research, academic assessment and academic administration.
The appointee should carry out such duties as are assigned by management including but not limited to: (a) Teaching such assigned classes as deemed appropriate by management of the Munster Technological University (herein after, the University), day or evening, up to 560 hours per annum including supervision of post-graduate students.
(b) Carrying out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examinations work, and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities.
(c) Providing academic input on existing and new courses and course development and course co-ordination.
(d) Engaging in research, consultancy and development work as appropriate.
(e) Participating in committees appropriate to courses and meetings convened by management.
(f) Maintaining appropriate records and making available information as required by management.
(g) Engaging in promotion including student recruitment.
(h) Promoting scholarship.
(i) Participating in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements.
(j) Participating in appropriate activities necessary to the development of their department/school and of the University.
(k) Directing and supervising the work of Tutor/Demonstrator and taking academic responsibility for the academic standards of this work.
The performance of these duties will require attendance in addition to class contact hours during the normal working week.
Teaching Hours: For the Lecturer level, the post is full-time requiring a maximum of 560 class contact hours per annum, with a norm of 16 class contact hours per week, which may be varied from 14 to 18 in consultation with the Lecturer.
A weighting of hours to apply to hours worked after 6.00 p.m.
The weighting to be 1.25.
When a Lecturer is supervising a Tutor/Demonstrator, a reduction in teaching hours will be applied on the basis of one-hour reduction per three hours demonstrator/tutorials supervised.
The appointee shall carry out the lawful instructions of the President (or authorised Officer) and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Qualification Requirements: Essential: An Honours (Level 8) Primary Degree (second class or higher) from a recognised degree awarding authority, majoring in degree level studies in Biomedical or Medical Science or a cognate discipline, and a relevant Biological Sciences-related Level 9 Masters degree from a recognized degree awarding authority.
AND/OR An equivalent relevant professional qualification obtained through examination.
AND Current CORU membership or eligibility for CORU membership AND Not less than three years of relevant experience subsequent to obtaining the above qualification.
This may include but is not limited to: Relevant industry or healthcare experience Third-level lecturing experience Supervision of under- or post-graduate research projects Desirable: A relevant doctorate in Biological Sciences or a related discipline from a recognised degree awarding authority.
It is highly desirable that applicants have relevant workplace expertise in one or more of the following:
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Haematology Transfusion
- Histology Remuneration: Salary scale effective 1 February 2026: Lecturer Career Grade: €68,936.00 pa to €106,661.00 per annum The rate of reemuneration for all appointments may be adjusted from time to time with government policy.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview.
A short presentation will be required evidencing the candidates appropriateness for the role.
Additional Information: A successful candidate will be required to submit a passport, documentary evidence confirming academic qualifications, and to undergo a medical examination.
Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance may also be required.
References will be sought in relation to successful candidate.
MTU welcomes applications from non-EEA citizens.
However, employee permit regulations set by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment must be strictly adhered to.
Any appointment offers to Non-EEA candidates is subject to the granting of a work permit by the Department of Enterprise Trade & Employment or relevant Immigration permissions/stamp.
Candidates may be required to produce documentary evidence to support any statements made by them on their application form or any supporting documentation.
Candidates should note that any inaccurate information will invalidate their application.
Application Process: Applications by MTU eRecruitment system only.
Applications will not be accepted in any other format or through any other channel of communication.
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Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1.00 pm on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
MTU is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills: Qualifications relevant to the role CORU Membership Relevant industry or healthcare experience