Ad Astra Fellow - Lecturer/Assistant Professor in AI-Driven Educational Innovation

Applications are sought for Ad Astra Fellow - Lecturer/Assistant Professor in AI-Driven Educational Innovation within the College of Social Sciences and Law. 

The UCD School of Education is seeking to appoint an Ad Astra Assistant Professor with expertise in AI-Driven Educational Innovation. This role invites early career academics who can significantly advance the development of this critical area within the school and broader university through both research and teaching excellence.

This position represents a transformative opportunity to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, immersive technologies and education, contributing to UCD’s mission of fostering secure, inclusive, and future-oriented learning environments. The role aligns with UCD’s Breaking Boundaries strategy, emphasising Transforming Learning, Learning for Life and Research with Ambition. The appointed Fellow will also collaborate closely with the UCD Centre for Cyber Resilience Education, amplifying the impact of their work across multiple domains.

This Ad Astra appointment will strengthen UCD's leadership in AI, digital innovation, and research-led education, addressing key interdisciplinary challenges such as:

• Pioneering AI-Driven Learning: Designing cutting-edge, human-centred educational experiences powered by Generative AI, emphasising creativity, personalisation, and collaborative learning.
• Advancing Ethics and Equity in AI: Developing frameworks that promote ethical AI use and digital inclusivity, ensuring fairness for underrepresented and marginalised groups.
• Integrating AI with Immersive Extended Reality (IXR): Exploring the transformative potential of Generative AI and IXR to create dynamic, interdisciplinary learning environments that encourage critical thinking and active engagement.
• Fostering AI Literacy Across Lifetimes: Equipping learners of all ages with the knowledge and skills to navigate and apply AI responsibly in diverse contexts.
• Influencing Educational Technology Policy: Shaping evidence-based policies to support the ethical, secure, and innovative application of AI and IXR in education, ensuring their broad and equitable impact.

95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above the Bar (7943) Salary Scale: €62,855 - €99,533 Per Annum

Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 21st February 2025. 

Applications must be submitted (via the ‘Apply’ button above) by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

Please note: the eRecruitment system only requests the names of two referees. The full list of 3 referees should be included in the text of your application.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link; https://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4media/Academic%20Contract.pdf