Vice President (Research and Enterprise)
Lead institutional research strategy, doctoral education, and enterprise engagement at Mary Immaculate College.
Best for:Best for senior academic leaders with extensive experience in university research management, strategy, and doctoral education.
Overview
Mary Immaculate College invites senior academic leaders to apply for the role of Vice-President (Research and Enterprise) at its Limerick campus. The successful candidate will provide executive leadership for the institution's research and doctoral ecosystem, driving research strategy, governance, integrity, and funding performance. Working closely with key internal directors and academic leadership, the Vice-President will ensure strategic alignment across community engagement, enterprise partnerships, and postgraduate education. This full-time, permanent appointment offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of research across a vibrant university-level institution.
What you'll do
- Provide executive-level leadership for institution-wide research strategy, policies, and operational priorities.
- Oversee the development, governance, and quality assurance of the college's doctoral education ecosystem.
- Enhance research funding performance and support internationally engaged, socially meaningful scholarly activity.
- Align enterprise and community engagement activities closely with institutional research goals.
- Collaborate with the Director of Research, Graduate School Director, and Director of Enterprise and Community Engagement to ensure cross-functional coherence.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent terminal academic degree
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong record of scholarly publication appropriate for a senior academic leadership role
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience in a university or higher education environment
- Proven track record in research strategy development and implementation
- Experience overseeing doctoral education and postgraduate research ecosystems
- Strong understanding of research governance, ethics, and integrity standards
- Experience in securing external research funding and managing academic partnerships
- Open to senior academic leaders meeting the essential criteria
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-11
Review the full details and application process available on the college's website. Submit your application through the official recruitment portal before the closing date. Ensure all required documentation and selection criteria information are provided as requested.
- CV
- Cover letter
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