Assistant Professor in Education, Digital Learning, Primary

DCU Institute of Education

School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies

• 2-year Fixed Term Contract

Introduction

The DCU Institute of Education is the newest faculty of Dublin City University. It is based in a €70 million purpose built facility on the DCU St Patrick’s Campus in Drumcondra in Dublin. Established in 2016 as Ireland’s first University faculty of Education, it has a staff of more than 130 full-time academics and a student body in excess of 4,000.

The Institute brings together students of education across all sectors from early childhood, to primary and post-primary and further and higher education. As well as providing a range of undergraduate programmes in education, the Institute offers a rich menu of taught and research-based post-graduate programmes, at doctoral, masters, diploma and certificate levels.

As a centre of expertise and excellence in teacher education and education more generally, the Institute hosts a range of research centres in key areas of priority and has an ambitious and growing programme of research. With internationally-recognised experts in education policy, inclusive and special education, curriculum and pedagogy, assessment, literacy, evaluation, digital learning and teacher education, the Institute provides a dynamic learning and working environment. Staff can expect to encounter opportunities for multi-disciplinary work, not just in the Institute, but across the University. As one of the world’s leading young Universities, DCU has established its fifth and newest faculty out of a conviction that studies and research in education and the preparation and support of teachers are central to the transformation of lives and communities.

Committed to academic excellence and innovation, the DCU Institute of Education is confident its students and staff, and its graduates can flourish and lead in the challenging and complex contexts of education in the 21st century.

School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies

The School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies is one of six schools within the DCU Institute of Education. The School contributes to a range of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the education landscape. Through its teaching and research the School is centrally engaged in transforming the Irish education system and is a significant contributor to knowledge creation and policy development in the field of education. We are seeking applications from candidates who can support and enhance our dynamic team.

Assistant Professor

The School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in the area of Digital Learning (Primary) for 2 years, from September 1st, 2019. Applicants for the post must hold a post-graduate qualification in Education in areas related to Digital Learning in the context of primary school education, preferably at Doctoral level, and must demonstrate an academic background in the discipline of Digital Learning. In addition, the successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience as a primary school classroom teacher.

Experience in teacher education is highly desirable. The candidate will have strong communication skills and should have research experience relevant to the position. The capacity to teach through Irish is desirable. The capacity to collaborate and work closely with others is also valued. The position is subject to the candidate being Garda Vetted.

The post will have a range of responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

Teaching

The candidate will be required to contribute significantly to the development, teaching, assessment and administration of existing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including BEd (Primary), PME (Primary), MEd and EdD as well as a range of professional learning programmes. This teaching will include module design, development and assessment. The candidate will be expected to model and develop innovative practices in digital learning, and contribute to developments in this area to support the digital learning agenda of the Institute of Education particularly for Irish primary classrooms. Active participation in school placement including its attendant duties of supporting and evaluating students on school visits and writing reports is also part of teaching responsibilities. In addition, the candidate is expected to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate theses, contribute to tutorials and to the wider teaching of the Institute as required by the Head of School.

Research

The DCU Institute of Education is a centre of excellence in educational research and as such the candidate will be expected to be research-active in their field and in the general field of teacher education and to contribute to, develop and support research initiatives with the school and the wider faculty. They will contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the University, which will enhance its reputation as a research-led teaching institution and which will make a significant contribution to the development of the DCU Institute of Education’s research agenda.

Engagement

The candidate will undertake administrative functions related to the activities of the School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies. These activities defined by the Head of School may include participating in School meetings, engaging in meetings related to programmes, representing the School in marketing and recruitment of students, developing relationships with stakeholders, participating in Open Days, organisation of conferences and seminars etc.

Informal Enquiries to Dr. James Lovatt

Tel. 01 8842094

Email james.lovatt@dcu.ie

Further information:

More information about the DCU Institute of Education can be found at http://www.dcu.ie/institute_of_education/index.shtml. Further information about the School of

STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies can be found at http://www.dcu.ie/stem_education_innovation_global_studies/index.shtml

Salary Scales:

• Lecturer Above Bar: *€ 52,188 - €83,039 per annum
• Lecturer Below Bar: *€ 39,123 - €53,784 per annum

*Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and will be made on the appropriate point of the Lecturer Above Bar or Lecturer Below Bar salary scale in line with current Government pay policy

Closing date: 18^th July 2019

Application Procedure:

Application forms are available from the DCU Current Vacancies (Open  Competitions) website at http://www4.dcu.ie/hr/vacancies/current.shtml and also from the Human Resources

Department, Dublin City University, Dublin 9. Tel: +353 (0)1 700 5149; Fax: +353 (0)1 700 5500

Email: hr.applications@dcu.ie

Please clearly state the role that you are applying for in your application and email subject line: 

Job Ref: #BC0807 Assistant Professor in Education (Digital Learning - Primary)

Applications should be submitted by e-mail to hr.applications@dcu.ie or by Fax: +353 (0)1

700 5500 or by post to the Human Resources Department, Dublin City University, Dublin 9.

Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer