Services & Information

Our purpose is to make a distinctive contribution of service and excellence, in the Catholic tradition, to higher education in Northern Ireland. St Mary's is an academic community committed to the search for meaning and value in the intellectual life, to academic excellence and to individual attention for students.

Current vacancies:

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 20th June 2022

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Human Development Studies Ref: A-22-5

Main Purpose: To contribute to the provision of high quality, innovative and engaging teaching and assessment leading to the award of the BA (Hons) in Liberal Arts and Masters-Level qualifications; and to engage in research to support teaching activities.

Salary: Grade 08L-10, currently SCP 30- 45, £34,304 - £53,348 gross per annum

Applicant Information Pack A-22-5

Word Version for download:

Application Form A-22-5

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form A-22-5

Closing date is no later than 12.00 noon on Wednesday 1st June 2022.

Temporary Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physical Education (PE) Ref: A-22-1

Main Purpose: To contribute to the provision of high quality, innovative and engaging teaching and assessment leading to the award of the BEd (Hons), BA (Liberal Arts), PGCE, and/or Masters-Level qualifications; and to engage in research to support teaching activities.

Salary: Grade 08L-10, currently SCP 30- 45, £34,304 - £53,348 gross per annum

Applicant Information Pack A-22-1

Word Version for download:

Application Form A-22-1

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form A-22-1

Closing date is no later than 12.00 noon on Wednesday 1st June 2022.

Note: This is a temporary position for the period of 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023 to cover a leave of absence. The College would highlight that this post is not available as a secondment.

Associate Lecturer Pedagogy Ref: A-22-2

Main Purpose: To contribute to the teaching of Professional Development and School Experience (PDSE) and assessment of courses leading to the award of the BEd (Hons), PGCE, and/or Masters. Tutors may also be required to contribute to other aspects of the work of the College as deemed appropriate by the Strategic Management Team.

Rate of Pay: currently £54.59 gross per hour for teaching (inclusive of preparation and student contact time)

£32.75 gross per hour for any assessment, marking or associated administration required

The role holder may also be asked to undertake the assessment of student on School Experience, the rate of pay for this work is currently £193.45 gross per full day and £96.72 gross per half day

Applicant Information Pack A-22-2

Word Version for download:

Application Form A-22-2

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form A-22-2

Closing date is no later than 12.00 noon on Wednesday 1st June 2022.

Associate Lecturer in Art & Design Education Ref: A-22-3

Main Purpose: To contribute to the teaching and assessment of courses on the BEd degree programme and/or the PGCE at St Mary’s University College.  Associate Lecturers may also be required to contribute to other aspects of the work of the College as deemed appropriate by the Principal.

Rate of Pay: currently £54.59 gross per hour for teaching (inclusive of preparation and student contact time)

£32.75 gross per hour for any assessment, marking or associated administration required

Applicant Information Pack A-22-3

Word Version for download:

Application Form A-22-3

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form A-22-3

Closing date is no later than 12.00 noon on Wednesday 1st June 2022.

Associate Lecturer in Religious Studies / Religious Education Ref: A-22-4

Main Purpose: To contribute to the teaching and assessment of courses leading to the award of BEd (Hons), BA, PGCE, Certificate in Religious Education and/or Masters-Level qualifications. Tutors may also be required to contribute to other aspects of the work of the College as deemed appropriate by the Principal.

Rate of Pay: currently £54.59 gross per hour for teaching (inclusive of preparation and student contact time)

£32.75 gross per hour for any assessment, marking or associated administration required

The role holder may also be asked to undertake the assessment of student on School Experience, the rate of pay for this work is currently £193.45 gross per full day and £96.72 gross per half day

Applicant Information Pack A-22-4

Word Version for download:

Application Form A-22-4

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form A-22-4

Closing date is no later than 12.00 noon on Wednesday 1st June 2022.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 20th June 2022

To apply for any vacancy please download an application pack, application form and equal opportunities monitoring form below and submit both your application form and monitoring form by email to recruitment@smucb.ac.uk by the closing date. Alternatively, we can accept forms by post. Please state the appropriate reference number in all correspondence.

The College will accept returned application forms by email to recruitment@smucb.ac.uk by 12 noon on closing date specified. Alternatively, we can accept forms by post.

What the College can offer staff

St Mary's University College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably experienced and/or qualified candidates, irrespective of religious belief, political opinion, gender, disability, race, age, marital status, sexual orientation or whether or not they have dependants.

The College is located on the Falls Road, opposite the Royal Victoria Hospital, accessible by public transport (bus).

The terms and conditions of employment are considered competitive and compare favourably with other employers. We can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• 35 hours per week as a full time member of the support staff
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to an on-site gym
• Access to the College Library
• Defined benefit pension scheme (NILGOSC or Teachers' Superannuation Pension if eligible)
• Occupational maternity & paternity benefits
• Occupational sick pay
• Childcare vouchers
• Car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent training & development opportunities
• An Employee Assistance Programme

You can apply for a vacancy by downloading an application form and further details from our website.  To view these documents, you must use Adobe Reader Version 4.0 (or above) which is available for free download at the Adobe website.

Alternatively, you can request that a Word version of the application form be sent by email by emailing recruitment or by telephone on 028 90268207. Please state the reference number in all correspondence.    

In the interests of fairness please use the space provided on your application form and do not alter the form.

Policy on the Recruitment of ex-offenders

NI Direct - Department of Justice - AccessNI Code of Practice