Assistant Professor of Psychology

Role Profile

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor in Psychology on a permanent contract who will report to the Head of School of Psychology. The successful candidate will have a strong academic track record in an area of psychology that complements the existing teaching and research strengths of the School. The successful candidate will contribute high-quality teaching in an area such as social psychology. The successful candidate will also lead a high-quality research programme and actively participate in the School’s external engagement and enterprise activities. Further, the successful candidate will contribute to programme administration, placement supervision, research supervision and the external engagement activities of the School and University. 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 outlines the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.

Salary Scale: Assistant Professor Salary Scale - € 65,229 - € 104,536

Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date: Monday, 9th November 2026

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Informal Enquiries

Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:

Professor 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 at www.dcu.ie/people/jobs, 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 Information

Contact Email: talent@dcu.ie

Contact No: +00353 1 700 5149

Supporting Documents

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• Application Form
• Job Description