Associate Professor in Psychology

Associate Professor in Psychology Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position #003275 Associate Professor in Psychology, Permanent Contract Role Profile We are seeking to recruit an Associate Professor in Psychology on a permanent contract who will report to the Head of School of Psychology. The successful candidate will have an excellent teaching portfolio, an already established independent research career and excellent track record commensurate with the grade of Associate Professor.  The successful candidate will have extensive expertise in open and online education and will contribute to contribute high-quality teaching and academic leadership in this field. The successful candidate will also lead an independent, high-quality research programme that complements the School’s strengths.  Further, the successful candidate will contribute to programme leadership, placement supervision, research supervision and the external engagement activities of the School and University. Building positive relationships with professional support staff, technical and pedagogy specialists and engagement with key stakeholders within and outside of DCU is an important part of this role. This post provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to play a key role in the further development of the School’s success and national and international reputation. Please see the attached job description which includes details on the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required. Salary Scale: Associate Professor - €91,090 - €120,061 Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy Closing date: Friday, 6th of March 2026 For more information about the School of Psychology, please visit School of Psychology Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to: Dr Sinéad Smyth, Head of School, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Health, Dublin City University. Phone + 353 (0)1 7007422 Email: sinead.smyth@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. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload: 1)  Curriculum Vitae 2)  Cover Letter 3)  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. 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. Contact Email : talent@dcu.ie Contact No : +00353 1 700 5149 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Job Description 310.9 Application Form 49.1 Return to Search Apply for Job