Posted 26 June, 2026
Executive Dean of the College of Science & Engineering
University Vacancies Ireland
Galway, Galway, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 250060034
Applications are invited for the following post:Executive Dean of the College of Science & Engineering, Established Professor.
The challenges of our time demand leadership and vision.
That was the case too back in 1845, at the height of the Great Irish Famine, when our university was founded at a time of profound social and ecological challenge. Over one hundred and eighty years later, University of Galway continues to build upon a long tradition of scholarship and discovery that confronts the problems of our time and serves the public good, empowering our people, city and region to prosper, and delivering research and education with international impact.
Today, University of Galway community comprises 19,700 students, 18% of whom are international students from over 122 countries. The University employs over 2,500 staff, 27% of which are international staff. With over 135,000 alumni and research collaborations with approximately 5,015 institutes in 178 countries globally. Our international reach and impact are significant and growing.
The College of Science and Engineering comprises five schools: Biological and Chemical Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. The College hosts three of the University's six cross-college multidisciplinary research institutes (the Data Science Institute, the Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation, and the Ryan Institute for Marine, Sustainability, Energy and Environment). The College also hosts several national multi-institutional centres , including the Irish Centre for High-End Computing, and its researchers are leaders in many national research and innovation centres in areas such as data analytics, health technologies, quantum, construction innovation, and energy decarbonisation.
The College is home to over 850 staff (FTE), 54.5% of whom are international staff, and over 5600 students, of which are 68.8% are undergraduates, 20.2% are postgraduate taught, and 11.1% postgraduate research students. Over 66% of research publications involve international collaborators and the College contributes >60% of University of Galway's research activity and substantially to its innovation activity with 75 licences, options and assignments, 251 research agreements, and 24 patents in the period 2020 - 2025.The College is shaped by, and in turn, enriches, the distinctive strengths of Galway and its region in areas such as health technologies, earth, ocean and marine, built environment, data and cybersecurity, and innovative technologies. As a research-intensive college, research and teaching inform each other, and the inter-disciplinarity and collegiality of the College create an environment where innovation and creativity thrive and enable a transdisciplinary approach to education.
The College's research priorities draw on the unique strengths of our region and coalesce around the University's four strategic research pillars. Aligned to the research pillar of Creativity, Culture and Society, the College is fully committed to nurturing and supporting fundamental discovery, theoretical and blue-skies exploratory research for knowledge generation. Aligned to the research pillar of Sustainable and Resilient Environments: Earth and Ocean, research in the College aims to lead the transition to a sustainable future through developing innovative solutions. Research in Transformative Data and AI aims to develop innovative responsible data-driven approaches for intelligent decision-making and reasoning and reliability in sustainable AI. Aligned to the Innovation for Health pillar, research aims to address societal health challenges by accelerating understanding of disease and providing disruptive solutions for health.
Further information:
Candidates can obtain further information, in the strictest confidence, by contacting:
Josephine Hynes, Director of Human Resources Email: [email protected]
Salary: €147,198 to €186,094 per annum applicable to new entrants effective from January 2011)
This appointment will be made on the Established professor scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University's Remuneration policy.
Duration of Term: The Executive Dean of College is a fixed-term appointment for four years in the first instance, with the option for a further term of four years, while the post of Established Professor is a permanent appointment.
Closing date for applications:
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Thursday, 6th August 2026.
It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
How to apply:
For more information and application form please see website:
www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs
Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)
Applications should be submitted online.
Please note:
Appointments to posts advertised will be dependent upon the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
At University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our university community. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, disability or age. We value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected. Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, inclusion, creativity and collaboration. We welcome all applicants to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in the recruitment process.
Application Instructions
How to apply:
For more information and application form please see website:
www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs
Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)
Applications should be submitted online.
Document
011854 Executive Dean Job Description.pdf 1.15 MB
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The challenges of our time demand leadership and vision.
That was the case too back in 1845, at the height of the Great Irish Famine, when our university was founded at a time of profound social and ecological challenge. Over one hundred and eighty years later, University of Galway continues to build upon a long tradition of scholarship and discovery that confronts the problems of our time and serves the public good, empowering our people, city and region to prosper, and delivering research and education with international impact.
Today, University of Galway community comprises 19,700 students, 18% of whom are international students from over 122 countries. The University employs over 2,500 staff, 27% of which are international staff. With over 135,000 alumni and research collaborations with approximately 5,015 institutes in 178 countries globally. Our international reach and impact are significant and growing.
The College of Science and Engineering comprises five schools: Biological and Chemical Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. The College hosts three of the University's six cross-college multidisciplinary research institutes (the Data Science Institute, the Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation, and the Ryan Institute for Marine, Sustainability, Energy and Environment). The College also hosts several national multi-institutional centres , including the Irish Centre for High-End Computing, and its researchers are leaders in many national research and innovation centres in areas such as data analytics, health technologies, quantum, construction innovation, and energy decarbonisation.
The College is home to over 850 staff (FTE), 54.5% of whom are international staff, and over 5600 students, of which are 68.8% are undergraduates, 20.2% are postgraduate taught, and 11.1% postgraduate research students. Over 66% of research publications involve international collaborators and the College contributes >60% of University of Galway's research activity and substantially to its innovation activity with 75 licences, options and assignments, 251 research agreements, and 24 patents in the period 2020 - 2025.The College is shaped by, and in turn, enriches, the distinctive strengths of Galway and its region in areas such as health technologies, earth, ocean and marine, built environment, data and cybersecurity, and innovative technologies. As a research-intensive college, research and teaching inform each other, and the inter-disciplinarity and collegiality of the College create an environment where innovation and creativity thrive and enable a transdisciplinary approach to education.
The College's research priorities draw on the unique strengths of our region and coalesce around the University's four strategic research pillars. Aligned to the research pillar of Creativity, Culture and Society, the College is fully committed to nurturing and supporting fundamental discovery, theoretical and blue-skies exploratory research for knowledge generation. Aligned to the research pillar of Sustainable and Resilient Environments: Earth and Ocean, research in the College aims to lead the transition to a sustainable future through developing innovative solutions. Research in Transformative Data and AI aims to develop innovative responsible data-driven approaches for intelligent decision-making and reasoning and reliability in sustainable AI. Aligned to the Innovation for Health pillar, research aims to address societal health challenges by accelerating understanding of disease and providing disruptive solutions for health.
Further information:
Candidates can obtain further information, in the strictest confidence, by contacting:
Josephine Hynes, Director of Human Resources Email: [email protected]
Salary: €147,198 to €186,094 per annum applicable to new entrants effective from January 2011)
This appointment will be made on the Established professor scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University's Remuneration policy.
Duration of Term: The Executive Dean of College is a fixed-term appointment for four years in the first instance, with the option for a further term of four years, while the post of Established Professor is a permanent appointment.
Closing date for applications:
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Thursday, 6th August 2026.
It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
How to apply:
For more information and application form please see website:
www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs
Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)
Applications should be submitted online.
Please note:
Appointments to posts advertised will be dependent upon the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
At University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our university community. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, disability or age. We value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected. Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, inclusion, creativity and collaboration. We welcome all applicants to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in the recruitment process.
Application Instructions
How to apply:
For more information and application form please see website:
www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs
Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)
Applications should be submitted online.
Document
011854 Executive Dean Job Description.pdf 1.15 MB
Apply
