Resident Academic Post in Gerontology

Call for Applications Resident Academic Post in Gerontology Department of Gerontology and Dementia Studies – Faculty of Social Wellbeing

Applications are invited for a Resident Academic Post in the Department of Gerontology and Dementia Studies within the Faculty of Social Wellbeing of the University of Malta.

The appointee will be required to contribute to the teaching, research and other activities of the Department of Gerontology and Dementia Studies within the Faculty of Social Wellbeing, and as may be required by the University.

The appointment will be on an initial definite four (4)-year contract of employment, subject to the successful completion of a one (1)-year probationary period. Following the successful completion of the probationary period, the Resident Academic will commence a two (2) -year Tenure Track process. At the conclusion of this two (2) -year period of service, the Resident Academic will be subject to a Tenure Review, meaning that, if they are successful, their employment will be converted into one of an indefinite term.

Requirements for Appointment as Resident Academic

Candidates must be in possession of a Ph.D. or a D.Phil. in the field of Gerontology obtained from a reputable university. Applicants with professional doctorates are not eligible. The successful applicant will be required to present the original certificate upon request by the Office for Human Resources Management & Development, and in the event that their Ph.D. or D.Phil. certification is from a University outside Malta, they are also expected to present a confirmation of recognition by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) – see https://mfhea.mt/academic-qualifications/.

The Resident Academic Stream is composed of four grades, being Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer and Lecturer. Entry into the grade of Lecturer or above shall only be open to persons in possession of a Ph.D. or a D.Phil. within strict guidelines established by the University of Malta.

The annual salary for 2026 attached to the respective grades in the Resident Academic Stream is as follows:

*Professor; €57,768 plus an Academic Supplement of €39,539 and a Professorial Allowance of €2,827

*Associate Professor; €53,901 plus Academic Supplement of €29,322 and a Professorial Allowance of €1,726

Senior Lecturer; €49,748 plus an Academic Supplement of €19,734

Lecturer; €43,507 with an annual increment of €641 to €46,825 and an Academic Supplement of €14,523

*The University will only consider appointing an applicant at the grade of Professor or Associate Professor, when the applicant already holds an equivalent appointment at a University or Research Institute of repute.

The University of Malta will provide academic staff with financial resources through the Academic Resources Fund to support continuous professional development and to provide the tools and resources required by an academic to adequately fulfil the teaching and research commitments within the University.

Appointments to Assistant Lecturer Grade

The University may also appoint promising candidates as Assistant Lecturers who do not yet possess a Ph.D. provided that applicants

• Are already at an advanced stage of their studies for the Ph.D./ D.Phil. and preferably would have already successfully transferred their registration from M.Phil. to Ph.D./ D.Phil; and

• Are able to complete their Ph.D. studies in a period of four (4) years, to be reckoned from the commencement date of their employment;

after which, they will become eligible for appointment to the grade of Lecturer.

Successful completion of a period of service of four (4) years and of the Tenure Track and Review process, the position will be converted into one of indefinite term.

In the event that an Assistant Lecturer employed pursuant to this Call does not complete their Ph.D./D.Phil studies within the initial four (4)-year period of employment, the University of Malta may, at its discretion, and depending on the progress made in the relative Ph.D./D.Phil studies, offer a one (1)-time extension of the Assistant Lecturer’s employment period of a further definite term of up to two (2) years, within which the Assistant Lecturer shall be required to complete their Ph.D./D.Phil. studies and successfully complete their Tenure Track and Tenure Review process. For the avoidance of doubt, the definite term extension in such cases is based on the objective justification that the Ph.D./D.Phil. qualification is essential to obtain tenure as Lecturer, as set out in the applicable Collective Agreement.

The annual salary for 2026 attached to the grade of Assistant Lecturer is as follows:

Assistant Lecturer with Masters; €38,297 with an annual increment of €596 to €40,085 and an Academic Supplement of €5,353.

Assistant Lecturer; €35,858 with an annual increment of €531 to €37,451 and an Academic Supplement of €4,863.

Application Procedures

Candidates are required to upload their curriculum vitae, certificates (certificates should be submitted preferably in English) and names and emails of three referees through this form: https://www.um.edu.mt/hr/workatum-general

Applications should be received by Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

The above-mentioned criteria are subject to the satisfaction and scrutiny of the Selection Board.

Late applications will not be considered.

Further Information

General Working Obligations:

The conditions of work for a Resident Academic of the University of Malta, are set out in the ‘Collective Agreement for Academic Staff of the University of Malta’

Full-time Resident Academic staff are required to give a commitment based on a 40- hour per week with flexible times throughout the year, that is not only during semester time, depending on agreed timetables and distributed reasonably between teaching, academic research and academic administration.

Full-time Resident Academic staff are normally expected to be available for four and a half days per week to deliver their academic duties, meet with students and to participate actively in the academic life of the Department, Institute, Centre or School.

The official lecturing times of the University will be between 08:00 and 20:00 hours. The University may specify that the lecturing load will be conducted predominantly in any specific periods of the day between 08:00 and 20:00 hours.

In accordance with their conditions of employment and in order to meet the requirements of their role, Resident Academic staff are required to work on campus throughout the academic year, except for periods of authorised absence. Consequently, Resident Academic staff are required to reside no more than forty (40) kms from Campus.

The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of one year and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University of Malta which are now or which may hereafter be in force.

The Department of Gerontology and Dementia Studies

The duties which the appointee may be expected to perform are:

• Teaching including tutorials and seminars, monitoring on projects and other personally undertaken student enterprises;

• Supervision of practical work and placements, including liaising with community and residential care settings, preparing students for placement, conducting placement visits, monitoring students' progress and wellbeing, and assessing their performance, ensuring that all placements are conducted safely, ethically and in line with University and professional requirements;

• Preparing course materials;

• Researching and publishing both individually and on a collaborative basis, in priority areas established by the University;

• Continuous assessment of students, setting and marking of examination papers including dissertations within established time-frames;

• Participating in the administration of academic affairs at academic and university levels;

• Contributing to national and regional development in outreach activities particularly in the area of specialisation and through cooperation with governmental, intergovernmental, regional and non-governmental institutions and services;

• Any other relevant duties as may be required by the University.

The Selection Procedures

• The evaluation of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application);

• Short-listing of candidates;

• An invitation to short-listed candidates to a Selection Board interview;

• A short presentation on a subject allotted to short-listed candidates.

The Selection Process

The selection process will follow the document “Guidelines for Members of Selection Boards in the Recruitment of Resident Academic Staff”

(https://www.um.edu.mt/hr/policiesprocedures).

In accordance with the guidelines, members of the Selection Board will establish the following selection criteria for the selection process:

• Relevant academic qualifications

• Relevant academic / work experience

• Aptitude and suitability

• Performance in interview

The University of Malta is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Office of the University Msida, 22 October 2026

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