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About:
Maynooth University is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and engineering, humanities, and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over 15,000 students on a campus with 18th century roots and 21st century dynamism.
The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, in the 25 years since its establishment as an autonomous public university, are exceptional, and a source of great pride to the university community, staff, students and alumni. Maynooth University in 2024 ranked in the top 90 global Times Higher Education (THE) Young University rankings, placing 86th in the world. Maynooth University’s growing global reputation is based on the originality, quality, importance and impact of its research and scholarship, commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of academic programmes, and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. The sources of success are the dedication of its staff and the energy and engagement of its students.
Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts – a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. With over 15,000 students Maynooth offers a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education. The University also offers a range of international programmes and partnerships.
Maynooth’s unique collegial culture fosters an interdisciplinary approach to research, which its world-class academics bring to bear in tackling some of the most fundamental challenges facing society today. The University’s research institutes and centres consolidate and deliver this impact as vibrant communities of learning, discovery and creation. Research at Maynooth also is very much central to its teaching and the University prides itself on placing equal value on its research and teaching missions.
Role:
Assistant Professors / Lecturers in Law
Qualification:
• The persons appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research, and publication, appropriate to career stage.
• Applications are welcome from those with expertise in all areas of law.
• A PhD in Law or a cognate discipline (at a minimum, PhD thesis submitted by application deadline);
• A strong academic record in teaching and research, relative to career stage;
• A record of scholarly work and publication of international quality, demonstrating potential to become a significant contributor in their field;
• Experience of and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, programme development and academic innovation;
• Experience supervising graduate research students;
• Experience of, and commitment to, working in an interdisciplinary setting;
• Good administrative, organisational, teamwork and communication skills.
Desirable:
Experience of and/or demonstrated expertise in teaching and research in any two or more of the following fields: Capital Markets Law, Child and Family Law, Clinical Legal Education, Company Law, Comparative Law (particularly expertise in French, German, and/or Spanish Law), Equity and Trusts, Health Law/Medical Law, Insurance Law, IT Law/Law & Technology, Law through the medium of the Irish Language/Dlí trí Ghaeilge, Legal Skills, Legal Writing and Advocacy, Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mooting, Negotiation, Property Law, Sports Law, and Tax Law.
• Experience supervising graduate research students
Responsibilities:
The two successful applicants will be expected to make a strong contribution to the School’s teaching programme and undertake teaching duties on the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as the supervision of Master’s and PhD students.
The appointees will be expected to have and to continue building a strong research profile that supports the University’s research strategy, including affiliating to the University’s Research Institutes and the School’s Research Centres, where appropriate, and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointees will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance, and generate publications of international standard.
Principal Duties:
Teaching: Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching duties are assigned by the Head of the Department. The Teaching and assessing students at undergraduate level. This may include lecturing, tutoring, leading practical learning activities, project supervision, and setting, supervising and grading assessments;
• Teaching, supervising and assessing postgraduate students, including lecturing, leading seminars and other learning activities, supervision of student research activities, and setting, supervising and grading assessments;
• Enhancing and innovating in teaching and assessment practice;
• Contributing as required, to the assurance and enhancement of teaching quality;
• Outreach and promotional activities and the recruitment and selection of undergraduate and post-graduate students;
• Developing and enhancing the curriculum;
• Designing and delivering of new courses.
Research & Scholarship: Building a research and scholarly profile is an essential part of an academic career. This will include:
• Conducting research and engaging in scholarship of quality and substance in the discipline;
• Generating external income or securing resources to support scholarly activity as necessary;
• Disseminating research and scholarly outcomes through: peer reviewed publication;
• Presentation at national and international conferences;
• Preparation of professional reports;
• Commercialisation; or other appropriate means;
• Affiliating with a University Research Institute, where appropriate;
• Building research capacity;
• Fostering links with other institutions which will benefit both research and teaching at Maynooth University;
• Integrating research into the teaching curriculum;
• Supervising research students and post-doctoral fellows.
Service: The academic staff members of the University are critical to achieving the strategic objectives of the University, and as such are required to engage in work that serves the collective strategic needs of the University. This may include:
• Administrative and service duties;
• Leading or contributing to strategic projects and initiatives;
• Contributing to the internationalisation of the university;
• Outreach and engagement activities;
• Collaborative work with external partners;
• Activities to promote the University locally, nationally and internationally;
• Carrying out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of a Maynooth University academic post.
Administrative and other duties: This will include:
• Undertaking administrative tasks within the Department, Faculty and University as required and as assigned by the Head of Department, the Dean or the President;
• Attending and serving on Departmental, Faculty, Institute and University committees as appropriate;
• Attending courses and engaging in other activities associated with professional development as appropriate;
• Complying with all University policies duties will include:
How to apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here; Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 8th September 2024.
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