Assistant Professor in Religious Education

Dublin City University; Dublin; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

DCU invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Religious Education. The role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, mentoring students, and supervising research within the School of Human Development at Dublin City University.

The successful candidate will work with RE lecturers and the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education, contributing to CRS/PMEP/BEd programmes and coordinating placements and external engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Religious Education across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Ability to design innovative higher-education pedagogies for face-to-face, blended and online formats.
• Familiarity with Catholic education landscape in Ireland and CRS/PMEP/BEd programmes.

Responsibilities

• Teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with research-led teaching.
• Mentor students and supervise research.
• Collaborate with the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education and coordinate programme administration.
• Oversee school placements and external engagement activities.

Skills

RE pedagogy

Research leadership

Higher-education pedagogy

Catholic education knowledge

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Religious Education

BEd

Certificate in Religious Studies (CRS)

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position #003523 Assistant Professor in Religious Education, Permanent Contract

Role Profile

The School of Human Development is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor in Religious Education. The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through research-led teaching, student mentoring, and research supervision. Candidates must be skilled in appropriate primary-level pedagogy in the field of Religious Education (RE), draw on creative pedagogical approaches for young learners, and be very familiar with the landscape of Catholic education in Ireland including the Patron's Programme in Catholic primary schools, further supporting the School's core emphasis on philosophy, social justice, human development, and wellbeing.

Additionally, candidates will bring emerging research leadership in RE, alongside the ability to design innovative higher-education pedagogies across face-to-face, blended, and online formats. The successful candidate will work with a team of RE lecturers in the School and in close association with the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education, which offers particular support in preparing student teachers for work in Catholic schools. Specifically candidates will show an ability to meet the instructional requirements for the Certificate in Religious Studies (CRS) both full time and part time, the necessary qualification for qualified teachers seeking a role in Catholic Primary schools in Ireland, as well as core programmes on the PMEP, and electives on the BEd. The role also includes supporting programme administration, school placements, and external engagement activities, reporting directly to the Head of School.

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 Below Bar - €44,125 - €60,422

Assistant Professor Above Bar - €64,583 - €103,501 *A PhD is require for the Above Bar scale.

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

Closing date: Thursday, 19th November 2026

For more information on the School of Human Development please visit School of Human Development

Informal Enquiries

Dr Marie Flynn, Head of School of Human Development, Dublin City University.

Phone + 353 (0)1 7009264 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.

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