Applications are now invited for the position of # 003370 Assistant Professor in English, Permanent Contract.
Role Profile
The successful candidate will be expected to play a dynamic part in the delivery of the school’s current taught programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to contribute to the identification, development and delivery of new programmes. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the collective work of the school and be alert to how it relies on collegiality and a strong sense of community.
While the successful candidate will be able to teach across the School of English's programmes, they will have a demonstrable expertise in children’s literature. They should have lecturing experience in areas such as nineteenth-century literature, modernism and postmodernism, and have experience of conducting research seminars for undergraduates.
The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise PhD candidates, maintain a dynamic research profile, and publish regularly in leading journals. They should already have a proven research record, with at least three peer-reviewed articles or book chapters. They will be asked to foster collaboration and co-publication both within DCU and with external partners. They should look to work with existing research networks and seek opportunities to create new ones. They should show initiative in terms of identifying possibilities for research funding that lie outside of the silo of literary studies. They should promote the idea of literary studies as a mode of social engagement, and the possibilities that exist for English studies in a cross-disciplinary context.
Please see the attached job description which outlines the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.
Salary Scale
Assistant Professor Salary Scale: €64,583 - €103,501. Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing date
Sunday, 7th June 2026
For more information about the School of English, please visit https://www.dcu.ie/english
Informal Enquiries
Dr Michael Hinds, Head of School, School of English, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Email: michael.hinds@dcu.ie. Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure
Please submit your application through the online system at www.dcu.ie/people/jobs. To be considered for the role, you must upload:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.
Equal Opportunities
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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