Széchenyi István University

Durham University is seeking to appoint to the post of Director of Health, Safety, Resilience and Security Risk to provide leadership, management, guidance, and support for all aspects of health, safety, business continuity and resilience, and security risk across the University. You will oversee the corporate strategy, objectives, arrangements, and infrastructure for the portfolio, as well as monitoring the levels of compliance, conformity, resilience, and implementation, while keeping the University Executive Committee (UEC) and other senior leaders informed of any issues, providing internal independent advice and guidance, across the University. You will have responsibility for developing and maintaining the associated management systems, and reviewing and refreshing existing policies and processes, as required.In addition, you will develop associated strategies, promote best practices and ensure full compliance while reinforcing a positive risk management culture across the University. This role, while positioned within the University Secretary's Office, has responsibilities that span across the entire University. The post-holder is expected to provide expertise, guidance, and advice to ensure a safe and secure environment for all academic, student, professional service, and visitor-related activities. The University Secretary's Office ensures regulatory and legal compliance across the University and oversees the framework for good governance to ensure that our decisions are robust and appropriate. The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 23 January 2026. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

Department: School of Nursing Vacancy ID: 039483 Closing Date: 15-Feb-2026 The Role  Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking excellent academics to join our staff as an Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Clinical Skills and Simulation-Based Education. The persons appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research and publication, appropriate to career stage. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department and undertake teaching duties on the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as the supervision of Master’s and PhD students. The appointees will be expected to build a strong research profile in clinical skills and simulation-based education, They will be responsible, with other members of the team, for developing and managing the clinical skills and simulation suite whilst teaching therein through a diverse range of modalities including face-to-face in the classroom and skill laboratory (synchronous and asynchronous teaching), simulation and the virtual learning environment. In this role, they will also expand knowledge and practice through research and scholarly activity. Salary  Assistant Professor / Lecturer: €64,753 – €102,539 p.a. (7 points) Assistant Lecturer: €42,099 - €71,998 p.a (14 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 15th of February 2026. Please note all applications must be made via our Online Recruitment Portal at the following link: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

Ref.: 534182 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Politics and Public Administration (30100) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor in Public Administration in the Department of Politics and Public Administration (2 posts) (Ref.: 534182), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on direct tenure terms subject to University’s approval. The Department expects to appoint one senior and one early-career professor but is open to other combinations of appointments. About the Department. The Department of Politics and Public Administration has played a leading role the University and its global disciplines since its establishment in 1970. In addition to a competitive PhD research degree programme, the Department offers three highly successful taught postgraduate programmes – Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master in International and Public Affairs (MIPA), and Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) – as well as thriving undergraduate programmes. The Department’s faculty members are research active, diverse, international and highly collegial. Many have received training and work experience in the most prestigious departments and universities in North America, Europe and across Asia. Their expertise spans the fields of Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Public Administration (including public policy, public management, and non-profit studies). For more information about the Department, visit https://ppa.hku.hk/. The Position. Appointees will contribute to the Department’s thriving graduate and undergraduate teaching programmes. They should have a PhD degree in a related field and will have significant achievements in relation to research, teaching and institutional service commensurate with the level of appointment they seek. Research achievements are expected to include peer-reviewed articles in esteemed journals and competitive research grants. Teaching achievements are expected to include the development of new courses and programmes and practice in innovative pedagogical methods. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates with a strong international research and teaching profile. The Department will consider candidates with any geographical specialisation and field of Public Administration. What We Offer. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At the current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of the gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of the basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. New faculty members are entitled to generous research support to continue their work in a new environment and develop grant proposals for local and international sources of funding, and, in the case of pre-tenure colleagues, mentorship from senior members at the Department. How to Apply: The University accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload (1) an up-to-date CV, (2) a letter of interest, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement, and (5) the names and contact details of three referees who may be approached if the candidate is shortlisted. Candidates may also provide additional supporting materials including teaching evaluations. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Enquiries may be directed to the Head of Department, Professor Robert Thomson (rthomson@hku.hk).