The successful candidate will contribute to the design and delivery of teaching and learning on core language modules in Irish, with a particular focus on spoken language, beginners/post-beginners, and specialist language strands such as Business and Legal Irish. They will be a (near) native Irish speaker, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Irish. They will contribute to the successful delivery and administration of language modules on the BA undergraduate programmes in Irish, design and engage in language-based activities to enhance the student experience, and support students' language learning at all stages of the degree. About the person: The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria: 1. Native or near-native Irish speaker.2. Near native proficiency in spoken and written English.3. An honours-level undergraduate degree (B.A. or equivalent) in Irish or Celtic Studies.4. Experience of teaching Irish language at HE or FE level.5. Experience in delivering timely and constructive feedback to students.6. Experience using technologies such as virtual learning environments for language learners. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information. This is a 3 year fixed term post. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.