Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Dublin City University Full time
Overview

Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education at Dublin City University. The School of Language, Literacy and Early Childhood Education seeks to recruit an Assistant Professor to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through research-led teaching, student mentoring and support, professional practice, and supervision of student projects and research. Position is based on the St Patrick's Campus and reports to the Head of School.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position will have a range of responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

  • Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in early childhood education through teaching and supervision
  • Engage in research-led teaching, mentoring, and supervision of student projects and research
  • Contribute to professional practice activities
Qualifications and Experience

Please refer to the job description for full details on the qualifications and experience required for this role.

Essential Training
  • Orientation
  • Health & Safety
  • Data Protection (GDPR)
  • Cyber Security Awareness
  • AI Literacy

Other Training May Need To Be Undertaken When Required.

Salary Scale

Assistant Professor Below the Bar: €48,440 - €65,899

Assistant Professor Above the Bar: €63,944 - €102,476
PhD is required for this salary scale

Please note: Candidates must be close to completion or have completed their Doctorate to be considered for this post; those who do not hold a doctoral level qualification at the time of their appointment are eligible for the below bar scale only. Refer to DCU Payscales for the applicable payscale. Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date: Monday, 8th September 2025

Remote Working Policy

DCU operates a Remote Working Policy. Employees may be approved for up to 2 days of remote working per week (or pro-rata for part-time). Any remote working arrangement will reflect the predominant on-campus working environment and the core university value of \"Student Focused\". Employees will be based on campus for the majority of their working week to ensure sustained on campus engagement. The terms of the remote working policy will apply.

Application Procedure

Please submit your application through the online system at Upload: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Completed application form (blank forms downloadable from bottom of the Vacancy).

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Completed application form

Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.

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.

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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