Assistant Professor – Education & Human Development

About the role

Dublin City University seeks an Assistant Professor to lead and deliver modules within its Education & Human Development programmes. The role focuses on child, adolescent and adult development, critical media literacy, and the analysis of social and global inequalities.

Key responsibilities

• Design, teach, and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including post‑primary placement courses.
• Integrate critical media literacy and justice‑oriented perspectives into curricula.
• Support student teachers and educational practitioners in developing critical thinking skills.
• Research and contribute to scholarship on how wealth, gender, race, geography, and environment shape educational outcomes.
• Participate in departmental governance, curriculum development, and academic community activities.

Required profile

• PhD in Education, Human Development, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching at the higher‑education level.
• Strong research record addressing development, media literacy, or inequality in education.
• Ability to mentor student teachers and collaborate with educational practitioners.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary scale (€49,429‑€104,536) aligned with government pay policy.
• Permanent academic contract with opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive, inclusive work environment recognised by Athena SWAN Silver Award.
• Access to university resources for research and professional development.