Paddy Moriarty Chair in Government and International Studies

Dublin City University
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Law and Government

Permanent position

Introduction

Dublin City University (www.dcu.ie) is a research-intensive, globally-engaged, dynamic institution that is distinguished by both the quality and impact of its graduates and its focus on the translation of knowledge into societal and economic benefit. DCU prepares its students well for success in life, and in the workplace, by providing a high-quality, rounded education appropriate to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. As Ireland’s University of Enterprise and Transformation, DCU is characterised by a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship and a track-record of effective engagement with the enterprise sector, including commercial, social and cultural enterprises. Excellence in its education and research activities has led to DCU’s consistent position in the rankings of the world’s top young universities.

DCU has a strong track record in attracting both Irish and European Union funding under FP7, Horizon 2020, Marie Curie Actions and Erasmus. We offer a dynamic and internationally focused environment in which to advance your academic career.

The School of Law and Government:

The School of Law and Government is an ambitious school, consistently ranked in the global top 200 for politics by QS. The School teaches a BA in International Relations, an interdisciplinary degree in ‘Economics, Politics and Law’, and offers Politics on the university’s Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) programme. It offers seven taught postgraduate programmes in politics, the MA in International Relations, MSc in Public Policy, MA in International Security and Conflict Studies, the MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media, and Society, the MA in European Law and Policy, and the International Master in Security, Intelligence, and Strategic Studies, delivered jointly with the University of Glasgow, Charles University, and the University of Trento. The School has over forty research students and offers a structured PhD in Politics and International Relations.

The School of Law and Government are now seeking to appoint the Paddy Moriarty Professor of Government and International Studies, to begin on 1 September 2020.

Paddy Moriarty Chair in Government and International Studies

The successful candidate will have an excellent and sustained publication record of the highest international standard in comparative politics and/or international relations. She/he will have a PhD in Politics or another related subject. They will have a proven track record of excellence in teaching and of inspiring students, as well as experience of PhD student supervision. The appointed candidate will be expected to make a significant leadership contribution in the School and also to have the willingness and capacity to take on a significant senior role in School and to support and mentor junior colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research and Scholarship

The successful candidate will be dedicated to high-quality research and publication in the field of politics and international relations on an individual and a collaborative basis.

They will be expected to:

• Publish articles in leading peer-review journals and/or books with high-profile publishers;
• Develop and support research initiatives with the School Law and Government and the wider university;
• Apply for national and international grants to contribute to the School’s research agenda; and
• Attract and supervise high-calibre PhD students.

Teaching and Learning

The successful candidate will be required to contribute to the development, teaching, assessment, and administration of modules across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including:

• The teaching and design modules at undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD levels,
• Contributing to the design, development, and management of future programmes and other developments in the field of politics and international relations,
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate theses, and
• Contribute to the wider teaching of the School as required by the Head.

Service and Contribution to University and Society

Activities taken on the successful candidate’s own initiative, or allocated by the Head of School, may include:

• Engaging with policy-makers and the media,
• Participating in school and university meetings,
• Representing the School in marketing and the recruitment of students,
• Developing relationships with stakeholders within and outside the University.

Mandatory training:

The postholder will be required to undertake the following mandatory compliance training: Orientation, Health & Safety, and Data Protection (GDPR). Other training may need to be undertaken when appropriate.