Head of Department of Educational Psychology, Inclusive and Special Education

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) is an autonomous, university-level, Catholic College of Education and the Liberal Arts. Founded in 1898, and linked academically with the University of Limerick, MIC is the oldest higher education institution in Limerick. Significant expansion in recent decades has seen the College’s offerings proliferate across two impressive campuses, one based in the heart of Limerick City and one in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The diverse student community is made up of more than 5,000 learners, participating in twelve undergraduate degree programmes and a multiplicity of postgraduate opportunities extending to doctoral level. Academic staff are engaged in a wide range of research interests which underpins all teaching and learning at the College. 

Applications are invited for the following position:

Head of Department of Educational Psychology, Inclusive and Special Education
(Associate Professor) MIC Limerick Campus

Mary Immaculate College wishes to appoint a Head of Department of Educational Psychology, Inclusive and Special Education (EPISE) on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a most exciting opportunity to lead a diverse, research-active multi-disciplinary team in the related fields of Educational Psychology, Inclusive and Special Education. The Department of EPISE is responsible for managing a range of programmes from level 10 (doctoral) through level 4 (special purpose certificate) including a cross-border postgraduate initiative. The Head of Department of EPISE, Faculty of Education, will assume a leadership and management role with responsibility for the wide-ranging work of the Department including the teaching, management, delivery, and as necessary, development of modules and programmes in Psychology of Education, Inclusive and Special Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Head of Department will report directly to the Dean of Education who retains ultimate responsibility for the work of all the Departments within the Faculty of Education.

As Head of Department, the appointee will be responsible for the academic administration of the Department. They must have strongly developed research interests, and have experience in academic administration, including syllabus design, delivery and assessment of programmes. The appointee must have the ability to work with and direct the work of others in the Department. The successful applicant will be expected to collaborate closely on any programmes that are delivered on an interfaculty basis.

Full details on this post, including how to apply are available on the College’s website

www.mic.ul.ie/about-mic/vacancies.

Please refer to the application and selection process before making an application.

Mary Immaculate College is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date is 2pm, Thursday 27^th February 2025

Candidates will be short-listed on the basis of information supplied.

Canvassing will disqualify.

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