(from 1st September 2013 to 31st August 2015)
Table of Contents
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Job Advertisement 3
Job Description 4
Eligibility Requirements 5
Application Procedures 6
Summary CV Application Form 8
LECTURER FIXED TERM IN MATHEMATICS
School / Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics
Post Title & Subject Area / Lecturer Fixed Term in Mathematics
Post Duration / 1st Sept 2013 to 31st Aug 2015
Level / Below the Bar
Reports to / Head of School
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Applications are invited for appointment as a Lecturer Fixed Term in Mathematics at NUI Galway for the period 1st September 2013 to 31st August 2015. The appointment will be made on the salary scale below the bar.
The position is located within the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics at NUI Galway. The successful applicant for the lectureship must have:
· A PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics.
· An active research profile, as evidenced by research publications, in some area of algebra, geometry or topology.
· The capacity to contribute to the development and delivery of teaching programmes.
The duties of the successful candidate will be:
· To develop and teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
· To contribute to the research activity and output of the School.
· To engage in academic development and administrative duties within the School.
· To engage in activities related to the training of graduate and postdoctoral students.
For informal enquiries/discussion, please contact Prof. Graham Ellis, School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics, NUI Galway, University Road, Galway. Email or telephone: +353 (0)91 493011.
Additional information on the School is available at http://www.maths.nuigalway.ie
Salary: € 40,256 to € 56,782
€36,230 to €51,104 (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)
(This appointment will be made on the Lecturer (Fixed Term) scale in line with current Government pay policy)
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight (GMT) on Thursday, 9th May 2013. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
For more information and Application Form please see website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ Applications should be sent to
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.
National University of Ireland Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
o Teaching (Tutorial, Demonstrating, Lecturing)
· Engage in mathematics teaching at all levels – including specialist advanced, introductory and service courses. This will include the planning and supervision of tutorial classes.
· Assess courses, generally through the setting and marking of examinations.
· Contribute to the design and development of new courses and programmes within the School and in collaboration with other Schools.
o Research (Publications, Grant Applications/Awards, Ph.D. students
· Engage in and publish high-quality research.
· Collaborate with other researchers in the University and enhance the profile of the University's de Brún Centre for Computational Algebra in some area of algebra, geometry or topology.
· Engage in activities related to the training of graduate and postdoctoral students.
o Administration (Administrative, Management, Wider contribution)
· Contribute to the administration and management of the School through participation in committees and by undertaking such duties as allocated by the Head of School.
o Contribution to Community
· Be involved in the wider academic community in Ireland and help to promote mathematics at third and fourth level.
· Participate in the overall life of the University.
o Other
· Such other duties as may be required and fall within the general ambit of the post.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Essential Requirements:
· Normally, a PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics.
· Enthusiasm for teaching, as evidenced by recent teaching and lecturing experience at university level.
· An active research profile, as evidenced by research publications, in some area of algebra (including numerical and computational algebra), geometry or topology that will enhance the profile of the de Brún Centre for Computational Algebra.
· Evidence of collegiality and an ability to work as part of a team.
· Strong communication skills – have a demonstrated ability to communicate with and deliver mathematics courses to students.
Desirable Requirements:
· Research experience in area(s) related to one or more research activities of the School.
· Post doctoral research experience.
· International research collaboration(s).
· Experience of co-supervision/supervision of research postgraduate students.
· Administrative experience.
The appointment will be made to the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics.
APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
1. Application
It is VITAL that you ONLY USE THE POST REFERENCE ‘007447’ in the subject line of your application email. This will ensure that your application reaches the correct mailbox.
A. Applications should be made by sending the following information to
Please submit as one MS Word format or PDF document: The following documents must be collated and submitted as one document (NOT three separate attachments):
a. A completed Summary CV Application Form (see pages 8 & 9)
b. A cover letter/personal statement outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements for the post of ‘Lecturer Fixed Term in Mathematics’.
c. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in your career to date.
The completed application document must be forwarded by email as one attachment to reach the Human Resources Office no later than midnight (GMT) on Thursday, 9th May 2013. Please note that an application will ONLY be considered if documents a to c above are fully completed and received by the closing date.
B. All applicants will receive an acknowledgement of application within 5 working days. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within this timeframe or if you have any other queries regarding the application process please contact or telephone 091-492151.
C. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER):
It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position.
D. Pension Entitlements:
This is a pensionable position. Details of the applicable Pension Scheme will be provided to the successful candidate. The Pension element of this appointment is subject to the terms and conditions of the Pension scheme currently in force within the University. This Scheme may be amended or revised by the Irish Government or its agents at any time.
The Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 set a minimum retirement age of 65 and removed the upper compulsory retirement age for certain New Entrants to the Public Sector on or after 1 April 2004. Effective from 1st January 2013, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks.
Retirement age set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028.
Compulsory retirement age will be 70.
E. Declaration:
Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.
2. Assessment Procedure
(a) Board of Assessors
Applications will be considered by a Board of Assessors, which will shortlist and interview candidates and report to the College, the Academic Council and Údaras na hOllscoile.
All applications and other materials submitted by applicants will be treateded in strict confidence by all panel members and others involved in the administration of the recruitment. No information about the identity of applicants, or details of their applications, will be released to others, except where it is necessary as part of the selection process. For example in the case of permanent academic posts, it is necessary for copies of shortlisted applications to be circulated and viewed by members of the College prior to candidates’ presentations as these members of college may attend the presentation on the day. Members of College may also view the full copy of all applications received (including those shortlisted and not shortlisted) for a permanent academic post by making a request/appointment to the HR Office.
(b) Interview Dates
Candidates will be advised of arrangements in due course.
(c) Expenses
Expenses are paid to candidates invited to the Assessors’ Interview (see (a) above).
(d) The successful candidate will be required to submit evidence of age, original qualifications and undergo a medical examination.
All candidates will in due course be notified of the outcome of their application. The Human Resources Office will offer the post to the candidate appointed once the appointment has been made by the University Appointing Authority.
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Summary of Curriculum Vitae Application Form
Achoimre den Curriculum Vitae
.This summary will be copied for circulation; accordingly, it should be typed in black ink.
Beifer ag cóipeáil na hachoimre seo lena scaipeadh; ba chóir, mar sin, í a chlóscríobh nó a líonadh isteach go soiléir de láimh i ndúch dubh
Post -An Post— / Lecturer Fixed Term in Mathematics, Ref : 007447
Title / Surname -Sloinne / Forename(s) - Réamhainm(neacha)
Address (for correspondence) - Seoladh (do chomhfhreagras)—
E-mail (for correspondence) - Ríomhphost (do chomhfhreagras)— / Tel. Teil
Are you an EU national? / If not, do you require a work permit?
An náisiúnach den AE thú? / Sa chás nach náisiúnach den AE thú, an bhfuil ceadúnas oibre de dhíth ort?
Details of Third Level Education - Sonraí faoi Oideachas Tríú Leibhéal
University and/or other Ollscoil agus/nó eile / From
Ó / To
Go
/ CoursesCúrsaí, / Qualifications e.g. Ph.D, BA etc
Cáilíochtaí,
Scholarships & Distinctions (give year of award & awarding body)
Scoláireachtaí & Gradaim (tabhair an bhliain & ainm an údaráis dámhachtana)
Membership/Fellowship of Professional Bodies/Institutions - Ballraíocht/Comhaltacht de Chomhlachtaí/d’Fhorais Phroifisiúnta
Employment Record - Cuntas ar Fhostaíocht—
Employer - Fostóir / From
Ó / To
Go / Title of Post - Teideal an Phoist – / Principal Duties - Príomhdhualgais an Phoist
Specialised professional experience and/or particular professional interests; no. of publications, no. of refereed publications, no. of books, no. of conference papers, if any - Gnéithe ar leith de do chleachtadh proifisiúnta agus/nó ábhair spéise phroifisiúnta atá agat; líon na bhfoilseachán, líon na bhfoilseachán measúnaithe, líon na bpáipéar comhdhála, más ann dóibh.
Knowledge of Language (e.g., fluent, reading knowledge only, etc.) - Teangacha agus cumas iontu (m.sh., líofa, an léamh amháin, agus srl.)
Referees (names, addresses including email and telephone details of 3 referees) – Please note that references will be sought prior to interviews - Moltóirí (ainm, seoladh, seoladh ríomhphoist agus uimhir ghutháin 3 moltóirí) - Tabhair faoi deara, le do thoil, go rachfar i dteagmháil le moltóirí roimh an agallaimh.
Referee Moltóirí / Name – Ainm / Postal Address –Seoladh / e-mail
Ríomhphost / Telephone Number
Uimhir theileafóin
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For confirmation of receipt of application, please see details on page 6
APPLICANT DECLARATION
I confirm that all information provided in this application is, to the best of my knowledge true and correct. I understand that should any of the particulars furnished in this application be found to be false or inaccurate in a material particular, will disqualify my application or may result in dismissal if employed by the University. I also fully recognise that canvassing will disqualify my application.
I confirm: YES NO
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