Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Medicine - SL 1 Teaching - (Confined Internal Vacancy)

Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Medicine - SL 1 Teaching - (Confined Internal Vacancy) Vacancy I.D.: 039245 - Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Medicine - SL 1 Teaching - (Confined Internal Vacancy) Contract: Permanent Whole-Time Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the post of Senior Lecturer 1 (Teaching) is €93,798 - €116,118 p.a. (rates effective 01/02/2026). Confined Internal Vacancy Confined to SETU Staff Only SETU welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following post: Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Medicine (SL 1). SETU is seeking a highly motivated Senior Academic in Veterinary Medicine with personal drive and ambition, dedicated to making a significant and lasting contribution to animal welfare, our learners, and the veterinary sector, as well as to the development of the University and the furtherance of its core values. The academic will play a key role in the development, implementation, and delivery of veterinary education, research, and professional practice within the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The appointee will report to the Head of Department and Head of Faculty of Science and Computing, and will have a senior role in the academic direction of the MVB programme, including teaching, research, academic assessment, academic administration and professional standards and student support. The appointee will act as an advisor to management in quality assurance issues and will participate in quality assurance and accreditation procedures. The appointee, a registered suitably qualified veterinary surgeon, will have a strong understanding of the full scope of veterinary medicine education and practice with the integration of cutting-edge research and innovation aligned with SETU ethos of research led teaching Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU’s Vacancies page on the website. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format. Please log onto SETU Vacancies for further details and to apply for this position. In the upload section of the online application form, applicants are required to submit: a)  A detailed personal statement (the personal statement must be no longer than 1000 words) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and how you consider your skills and experience meet the requirements of the position. The personal statement should demonstrate strengths in relation to the following areas: An outline of the applicant’s academic and professional leadership, research and scholarship. Highlight the applicant’s active role to date in Veterinary professional and academic activities. This may include areas such as research, engagement with external agencies/ communities, collaboration with universities, interprofessional and cross discipline collaborations, development of initiatives in teaching and learning etc. Evidence of the professional support that the applicant has provided to colleagues and students. Demonstrate the applicant’s innovation in teaching, research or sectoral innovation and improvement methods. b)      Applicants are also required to submit a CV and covering letter detailing previous relevant experience relating to this role. Please note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all required documents are uploaded. The system may acknowledge submission even if the required application documentation is incomplete. Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. Opening Date : 12-Mar-2026 Vacancy ID : 039245 Close Date : 23-Mar-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recruitment.wd@setu.ie Contact Number : Contact Person : Recruitment Team Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize External Applicant E-Recruit Guidelines - SETU 1 623.7 Internal Applicant E-Recruit Guidelines - SETU 1 639.4 Job Description 529.8 Return to Search Apply for Job