Professor of Psychology

Post Reference: #003086
Contract Type: Permanent

Role Profile

Applications are now invited for the position of Professor in Educational Psychology.

We are seeking to add a permanent Professor of Educational Psychology who will report to the Head of School of Psychology. This is a new position.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a professional qualification in Educational Psychology.

• Have experience of working in the field.

• Demonstrate a clear track record in leadership and a strong academic record in Educational Psychology.

• Lead programme development and programme co-ordination.

• Deliver high-quality teaching.

• Lead a high-quality research programme.

• Actively participate in the School’s external engagement and enterprise activities.

• Provide leadership in all domains of the role, including placement supervision, research supervision, and 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please refer to the job description for a list of duties and responsibilities associated with this role.

Qualifications and Experience

Please refer to the job description for full details on the qualifications and experience required for this role.

Essential Training

The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training:

• Orientation

• Health & Safety

• Data Protection (GDPR)

• Cyber Security Awareness

• AI Literacy

Other training may need to be undertaken when required.

Salary Scale

Professor: €104,516.00 – €139,696.00
Refer to DCU Payscales for the applicable payscale.

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

Closing Date

Tuesday, 30th September 2025

Remote Working Policy

DCU operates a Remote Working Policy. Employees may be approved for up to 2 days of remote working per week (or an appropriate pro-rata amount for those part-time).

Any remote working arrangement will reflect the predominant on-campus working environment and the core University value of Student Focused. Employees will be based on campus for the majority of their working week to ensure sustained on-campus engagement and experience. The terms of the remote working policy will apply.

Further Information

For more information on the School of Psychology, visit:
https://www.dcu.ie/psychology/school-psychology

Informal Enquiries

Dr. Sinéad Smyth, Head of the School of Psychology, Dublin City University
Phone: +353 (0)1 7007422
Email: sinead.smyth@dcu.ie
(Please do not send applications to this email address.)

Application Procedure

Submit your application through the online system at:
www.dcu.ie/people/jobs

Applications must include:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Completed Application Form (Blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the vacancy listing.)

Note: If all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete and will not be processed.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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 applicants.

The University’s Athena SWAN Silver Award signifies its commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing gender pay gaps. Information on policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment is available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs.

Contact Details

Email: talent@dcu.ie
Phone: +00353 1 700 5149

Documents Available for Download:

• Application Form (49.1 KB)

• Job Description (291.2 KB)

In your application, please refer to Professorpositions.com