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Department: Sports Science & Nutrition Vacancy ID: 041263 Closing Date: 24-May-2026 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 an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in the broad area of Sport and Exercise Physiology. The person 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 (https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/undergraduate-studies/courses/bsc-sport-science-and-health) and future postgraduate programmes, as well as the supervision of Master’s and PhD students. The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile, that supports the University’s research strategy including affiliating to the Research Institutes, where appropriate and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance and generate publications of international standard.  Salary Assistant Professor / Lecturer: €65,401 – €103,564 p.a. (7 points) Assistant Lecturer): €42,599 – €72,718 p.a. (14 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 24th of May 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.: 534532 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Data and Systems Engineering (14400) Categories: Professoriate Staff Professor and Head of Department of Data and Systems Engineering The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong invites applications for appointment as Professor and Head of Department of Data and Systems Engineering (Ref.: 534532), to commence as soon as possible. The appointment as Head of Department will be made for an initial term of three years, renewable subject to mutual agreement. The University Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong has attained its pre-eminence as a research-led comprehensive university by upholding the highest international standards of excellence in its research, scholarship, teaching and learning, and service to the community.  The University is consistently ranked amongst the world’s top universities: 11th in QS World University Rankings 2026, 1st in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 and 33rd in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.  In recent years, the University was ranked multiple times as the most international University in the world. There are more than 19,000 undergraduate and 23,000 postgraduate students and more than 9,600 academic, academic-related and administrative staff at the University. The Faculty The Faculty of Engineering, one of the founding faculties of HKU, is at the forefront of engineering research and education. It is among the largest faculties at the University, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degree programmes. In 2024–25, the Faculty enrolled over 7,500 students (approximately 37% undergraduate and 63% postgraduate) and attracted over HK$2 billion in research funding. The Faculty has more than 230 full-time professoriate and teaching staff, with strong links to industry, government, and international academic partners, and a thriving ecosystem for interdisciplinary innovation. The Department The Department of Data and Systems Engineering (DASE) (formerly the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering) currently comprises around 20 core faculty members and serves approximately 200 undergraduate and 600 graduate students. DASE offers a portfolio of programmes including: BEng in Data and Systems Engineering MSc(Eng) in Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management MSc(Eng) in Robotics and Intelligent Systems MPhil and PhD programmes in related areas In the era of the artificial intelligence and big data revolution, DASE upholds the philosophy of 'computing-in-practice'. Its vision is to bridge the cyber and physical worlds by integrating data science methodologies (including AI and machine learning) with human-centric tools such as robots and intelligent systems to create greater value for humanity. To achieve this goal, DASE focuses on three key and rapidly evolving areas: Data Engineering and Analytics Human-Machine Cooperation Robotics and Automation DASE is well-positioned for significant growth in research, education, and impact, both within Hong Kong and internationally. The Role Reporting to the Dean of Engineering, the Head of DASE will provide strategic, intellectual, and visionary leadership to grow the Department’s research and educational missions, lead the expansion of the Department professoriate and shape the Department’s future, and contribute to the broader advancement of the Faculty of Engineering. Qualifications and Attributes Applicants should have: A PhD in a relevant field and academic stature appropriate for appointment as Professor or Chair Professor at HKU; Distinguished academic credentials, with internationally acclaimed research achievements and scholarly leadership in areas related to the Department’s strengths; A proven track record of academic leadership, preferably including prior administrative and management experience; Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching, student learning, and mentoring, including the development of early-career faculty and researchers; Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and unite faculty, staff, and students around a shared vision; Ability to build strategic partnerships with industry, government, and international academic institutions, and to contribute to resource development and institutional advancement. Research Environment and Opportunities Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland offer a particularly rich research funding landscape, with opportunities that far exceed those available in many other countries. Faculty can access competitive funding through research funding agencies, government schemes and collaborative opportunities with local, regional, and international industry partners.  The University is also adding major new facilities in the region, providing a world-class infrastructure for cutting-edge research, innovation, and talent development. Terms and Benefits A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. Application The University only accepts online applications for the above post. To ensure full consideration, applicants should apply online and upload: (1) an up-to-date CV with publication list, (2) a letter of interest outlining their experience and vision for research and academic leadership, (3) an outline of their strategic vision as the Head of DASE if appointed. Review of applications will start on August 1, 2026 and continue until the post is filled. Advertised:May 1, 2026 (HK Time) Applications close:Jul 31, 2026 (HK Time)

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. We are now looking for a Lecturer or Teaching Fellow in Construction Work Based Learning and Apprenticeships. This is a specialist teaching-focused post, primarily centred on leading and delivering our apprenticeship work-based curriculum across Levels 4, 5 and 6 for both Quantity Surveying (QS) and Construction Management (CM) pathways. You will be the Module Leader for our work-based modules, these modules run alongside apprentices’ academic modules and are explicitly designed to help apprentices apply learning in the workplace, evidence Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs), and progress confidently towards gateway and End Point Assessment (EPA) / Apprenticeship Assessment (AA) readiness. The modules will support apprentices across the following standards delivered within our provision: Level 4: Construction Quantity Surveying Technician; Construction Site Supervisor Level 6: Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveying pathway); Construction Quantity Surveyor; Construction Site Manager Alongside your module leadership responsibilities, you will also hold a defined tripartite caseload as an Academic Liaison Tutor, supporting apprentices and employers through on-programme progress reviews (apprentice–employer–university) to monitor progress, agree actions, and ensure workplace activity aligns with module and programme requirements. Do you enjoy shaping a coherent work-based learner journey, can lead modules with confidence, and is energised by working with apprentices and employers to turn workplace practice into strong academic and professional evidence? If you believe you can help apprentices succeed in EPA/AA preparation while maintaining excellent employer relationships, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applicants with transferable experience in work-based learning, professional practice, and industry-facing education. Relevant experience may be drawn from any discipline or sector and is not restricted to the construction sector. Informal enquiries may be made to Thomas Dowd, EBE Apprentice Quantity Surveying Programme Leader and Apprenticeship lead/Co Ordinator, by email: t.o.dowd@ljmu.ac.uk In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.