Assistant Professor in Education: Placement Coordinator

Dublin City University; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin City University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Education: Placement Coordinator. The successful candidate will coordinate and develop school placements across IoE and DCU post-primary teacher education programmes, working as part of a team of placement coordinators.

The role requires a PhD and familiarity with current Irish post-primary education trends. The appointee will contribute to teacher education research and professional practice, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• PhD required to be placed on the above bar.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop school placements across IoE and DCU post-primary teacher education programmes.
• Work as part of a team of school placement coordinators.
• Familiarity with recent trends in Irish post-primary education.

Education

PhD

Job description

Assistant Professor in Education: Placement Coordinator

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position #003505 Assistant Professor in Education: Placement Coordinator, Permanent Contract

Role Profile

The School of Policy and Practice is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor in Education with particular expertise in a) the role of professional placement in initial teacher education and b) professional studies in education. A significant element of the role will involve the coordination and development of school placement across IoE and DCU post-primary teacher education programmes as part of a team of school placement coordinators. Familiarity with recent and emerging trends in Irish post-primary education will be important.

Please see the attached job description which includes details on the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.

Salary Scale:

Assistant Professor (Above Bar): €65,229 - €104,536

• Candidates must have a PhD to be placed on the above bar scale

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

Closing date:

Friday, 23rd October 2026

For more information on the School of Policy and Practice please visit

School of Policy and Practice

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

Dr Jane O’Kelly, Head of School of Policy and Practice, DCU Institute of Education, Dublin CityUniversity. Email: [e-mail]

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. We will provide support and accommodations to ensure all candidates, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in the process.

The University’s Athena Swan Silver 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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