Assistant Professor in Psychology

Dublin City University (www.dcu.ie) is a leading innovative European University. It is proud to be one of the world’s leading Young Universities and is among the world’s top 2% globally. DCU is known as Ireland’s University of Impact, with a mission to ‘transform lives and societies’ and focuses on addressing global challenges in collaboration with key national and international partners and stakeholders.

DCU has over 20,000 students in five faculties spread across three academic campuses. Thanks to its innovative approach to teaching and learning, the University offers a ‘transformative student experience’ that helps to develop highly sought-after graduates. DCU is currently No. 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate, and for graduate income (CSO).

The School of Psychology is an ambitious, student-centred, research-intensive, globally engaged, and vibrant School in the Faculty of Science and Health. The School is at an exciting stage of its development and offers an innovative, dynamic and collegial environment in which to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in psychology and to undertake cutting-edge and impactful research.

Applications are now invited for an Assistant Professor in Psychology on a 3-year fixed term contract. This is a new position. The successful candidate will have a strong academic track record in an area of psychology that complements the existing teaching and research strengths of the School. The successful candidate will contribute high quality teaching in an area such as social, developmental, individual differences and/or research methods.  Candidates must hold an honours degree and PhD in Psychology or their equivalents and be eligible for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Candidates will have teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level and will be able to demonstrate their potential to establish an independent research programme and attract competitive research funding.

Assistant Professor above bar Salary Scale: €61,455 - €98,487*

*Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy

Closing date: August 18^th, 2024

Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:

Professor Pamela Gallagher, Head of School, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Health, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland.

Phone + 353 (0)1 7008958 Email: pamela.gallagher@dcu.ie

Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.

Application Procedure:

Please submit your application, including your CV, cover letter and completed application form, through the online system using the apply button above.

Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. 

In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes.  

The University’s Athena SWAN Bronze Award signifies the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps.  Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs

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