Overview
The School of Social Work and Social Policy offers social work education via the Bachelor in Social Studies (BSS) and the Master in Social Work (MSW). This post is to directly support these flagship social work programmes as well as the other undergraduate and postgraduate offerings within the School.
Requirements / Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in the social sciences (either completed or submitted by the time of commencement of the post). They must also hold a professional qualification in social work and be registered, or be eligible to register, as a social worker with CORU, Health and Social Care Professional Regulator Ireland. The successful candidate must be registered with CORU prior to the commencement of the post.
Responsibilities and expectations
Appointees will be expected to contribute significantly to the research output and teaching programmes of the School. They will have, or show clear potential, relative to career stage, for a track record in research including high impact scholarship and international publications; teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level; administrative and managerial skills. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collegiate team with an established track record in social work education, social work research and cross-disciplinary domestic and international research activity.
Appointment details
Post status: 5 Year Fixed Term (Tenure Track)
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Merged (€42,952 - €102,556) point in line with current Government pay policy. Note: monthly/weekly payscales apply. (information from the university advert)
Closing Date: 17th November 2025, 12 Noon Irish time
Application queries: about this post, please email Recruitment at the listed address and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. Please note that candidates who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the shortlist stage.
€42,952 to €102,556 – please see advert
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