Job Description
Leadership and vision are required to address the challenges of our time. Our university was founded in 1845 during the Great Irish Famine, and we continue to build on a tradition of scholarship and discovery that serves the public good. We have a diverse community of 19,700 students from 122 countries and over 2,500 staff, with a global reach and impact.
The College of Business, Public Policy & Law has undergone transformative growth through new programmes, partnerships, and research. Our research feeds into engaging teaching programmes that 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. The College's School of Law is a leader in its field, ranking number one in the country 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.
Our academic staff are at the forefront of critical thinking and innovation in both commercial and public policy arenas, guided by our commitment to the public good and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- The J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics focuses on generating high-quality research output and impact that identifies solutions to the grand challenges facing business and society leaders, public policy makers, and citizens.
- The School of Law aims to develop and maintain a high-quality research profile in emerging domains and perceives research as a catalyst that enriches the intellectual landscape and creates impact on scholarly discourse and societal advancement.
- Research at Shannon College of Hotel Management focuses on the challenges faced by the Global Hotel Industry, including ERASMUS+ projects on Green Leadership and Digital Transformation in Hotels.
We celebrate diversity and inclusion, and we believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents, and approaches to our university community. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and value flexibility and work-life balance. We welcome all applicants to inform us confidentially if they may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in the recruitment process.
The Executive Dean of College is a fixed term appointment for four years, with the option for a further term of four years, while the post of Established Professor is a permanent appointment. Salary: €140,068 to €177,079 per annum. Closing date for applications is 5pm on 5th December 2024. Applications should be submitted online at www.universityofgalway.ie/cbppldean or www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs.