ATU is a new Technological University in the west and northwest of Ireland formed from the merger of three Institutes of Technology in 2022.  The Faculty of Science and Health is developing a new programme of study in Veterinary Medicine with a view to welcoming the first cohort of students in September 2025.  This programme will complement existing programmes in Veterinary Nursing and Agriculture and increase the provision of Veterinary Medicine education in Ireland.  This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join the Veterinary Medicine programme team and to shape veterinary medicine education provision in Ireland. 

Please note: The postholder will be based at the ATU Donegal, Letterkenny Campus. 

Essential Qualifications 

Minimum

• A honours degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognised degree awarding body and be registered, or eligible to register, as a Veterinary Practitioner with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant Level 9 Programme [as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)] or equivalent.

• Three years relevant post-qualification experience.

Desirable

• A postgraduate qualification.
• Qualified at PhD level or equivalent experience within the Veterinary field
• Experience of lecturing in an accredited third level environment in Veterinary Medicine particularly in years 1-3 of a Veterinary Medicine programme.
• Relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in the development of new programmes and curricular development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in conducting research.

Salary

Lecturer Salary Scale €66,252 – €102,509

Candidates may be considered for incremental credit above point 1 of the scale for previous relevant industry experience in accordance with University Policy.

Where an assistant Lecturer or lecturer currently employed in a Technological University/Institute of Technology is appointed to a post that is lower than the current grade, then the starting salary shall be the salary point which is equal to or immediately above the point currently held on the present grade or the maximum of the new scale – whichever is the lesser – and he/she shall retain his/her existing incremental date.

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