Applications are invited for the following post Executive Dean of the College of Business, Public Policy & Law (Established Professor).
The challenges of our time demand leadership and vision.
That was the case too back in 1845, at the height of the Great Irish Famine, when our university was founded at a time of profound social and ecological challenge. 179 years later, we continue to build upon a long tradition of scholarship and discovery that confronts the problems of our time and serves the public good, empowering our people, city and region to prosper.
Today, the University of Galway community comprises 19,700 students, 18% of whom are international students from over 122 countries. The University employs over 2,500 staff, 27% of which are international staff. With over 135,000 alumni and research collaborations with approximately 5,015 institutes in 178 countries globally. Our international reach and impact are significant and growing.
The College of Business, Public Policy & Law, comprising of J.E Cairnes School of Business and Economics, School of Law, and Shannon College of Hotel Management, has undergone transformative growth in recent years through new programmes, partnerships and cutting-edge research. This research feeds back into engaging teaching programmes across each of the three Schools, designed to equip graduates with the skills needed to shape the future and address contemporary societal challenges.
Globally accredited by AMBA and AACSB International, J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics has brought in €12.6m in research funding in the last six years through its five disciplines and range of research centres. The College’s School of Law has similarly been recognised as a leader in its field, ranking number one in the country (Dye and Durham Irish Law Awards 2024), and top 150 in the QS World University Rankings. Shannon College of Hotel Management is distinctive as the only dedicated hotel management college in Ireland, with a rate of 100% employment among graduates on graduation day.
Guided by our commitment to the public good and UN Sustainable Development Goals, our academic staff are at the forefront of critical thinking and innovation in both commercial and public policy arenas.
Research within the College
Research excellence permeates the College and each of its Schools.
The J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics is focused on generating high-quality research output and impact that seeks to identify solutions to and inform decisions about the grand challenges facing business and society leaders, public policy makers, and citizens in our region, nationally and internationally. The School has three areas of distinctiveness in research: Environment and Marine; Health and Ageing; and Digital Responsibility.
The School of Law is dedicated to empowering members to attain excellence in their research. The School aims to develop and maintain a high-quality research profile in emerging domains beyond our traditional focal points. Embracing a broad spectrum of disciplinary and methodological approaches, the School perceives research to be a catalyst that can enrich the intellectual landscape of our university community and broader society, by creating impact on scholarly discourse and societal advancement. In addition to research conducted by individuals, the School is proud to be home to our world renowned research centres - the Irish Centre for Human Rights, the Centre for Disability Law and Policy and the Centre for Housing Law, Rights and Policy along with its recently established Centre for Study of Law, Religion & Society and dynamic research clusters in Crime, Punishment and Rights; Private and Commercial Law; Technology and Rights; Equality, Rights and Social Inclusion and Transitional Justice and Peace Building.
Research at Shannon College of Hotel Management focuses on the challenges faced by the Global Hotel Industry. Research areas include ERASMUS+ projects on Green Leadership for Hotel Managers and Green Agritainment: VET strategies for Edutainment in European Agritourism, as well as Digital Transformation in Hotels.
Further information:
Candidates can obtain further information, in the strictest confidence, by contacting:
Josephine Hynes, Director of Human Resources, University of Galway
josephine.hynes@universityofgalway.ie
+353 (0)91 493544
https://universityofgalway.ie/cbppldean/
Salary: €140,068 to €177,079 per annum applicable to new entrants effective from January 2011)
This appointment will be made on the Established professor scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)
Duration of Term: The Executive Dean of College is a fixed term appointment for four years in the first instance, with the option for a further term of four years, while the post of Established Professor is a permanent appointment.
Closing date for applications:
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 5th December 2024.
It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
How to apply:
For more information and application form please see website: www.universityofgalway.ie/cbppldean/
www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs
Applications should be submitted online.
Please note:
Appointments to posts advertised will be dependent upon the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
At University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our university community. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, disability or age. We value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected. Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, inclusion, creativity and collaboration. We welcome all applicants to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in the recruitment process.