Assistant Professor: Placement Support

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

Job summary

Dublin City University invites applications for an Assistant Professor: Placement Support in the Institute of Education, Dublin. The role centers on teaching in undergraduate teacher education and coordinating school placements across programmes.

The appointment is a 6 fixed-term contract, with salary on the Assistant Professor scale (€65,229 - €104,536) and placement of candidates on the scale dependent on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• PhD required to be placed on the above bar scale.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing on undergraduate Initial Teacher Education programmes.
• Coordinate school placement across IoE and DCU post-primary teacher education programmes.
• Stay informed on trends in Irish post-primary education.

Education

PhD required

Job description

Assistant Professor: Placement Support

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position #003506 Assistant Professor: Placement Support, 6 Fixed Term Contract

Role Profile

The School of Policy and Practice is seeking to recruit a lecturer with expertise in the history of education, educational policy and professional studies in education as well as the role of professional placement in post primary initial teacher education. The role is predominantly a teaching role lecturing on undergraduate initial teacher education programmes. Additionally, a significant element of the role will involve supporting the coordination of school placement across IoE and DCU post-primary teacher education programmes. 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: Monday, 26th 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 City University.

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 #DNI

Contact Email : [e-mail] Contact No : +00353 1 700 5149