Skip to main content

This job has expired

Lecturer /Asst Prof in Psychology

Employer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
Location
Dublin
Closing date
1 Jul 2020

Job Details

Applications are invited for a temporary appointment as Lecture/Assistant Professor in Psychology, at the UCD School of Psychology, replacing a permanent member of the School whilst on leave. Applicants must have a PhD or Doctorate in psychology, and teaching and research experience relevant to the School's current research and teaching areas. Applicants with expertise in teaching cognitive psychology/neuroscience and research that aligns with the theme of Affective, Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience will be prioritised. Successful applicants will contribute to the school's graduate and undergraduate programmes, and to research activity within the School. Please note, this process will be used to create a panel which may be used to fill subsequent equivalent short term; specified purpose appointments arising in the next six months.

UCD is a dynamic research-intensive university that is at the forefront of research and teaching activities across a wide range of disciplines. The School of Psychology has good facilities for experimental and clinical research. Details of the UCD School of Psychology are available at: http://www.ucd.ie/psychology/. The School has extensive interdisciplinary research links to a number of university teaching hospitals and other service providers. We encourage applicants to familiarise themselves with the School's areas of activity and identify how their own areas of research and teaching will complement or align with our strategic research themes:

  • Psychological Health, Wellbeing and Resilience
  • Affective, Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Group Processes and Social Inclusion

Note: It is envisaged interviews will take place the week of the 20th July.

Lecturer/Assistant Professor (above the bar) Salary Scale: € 53,773 to €84,544 per annum
Appointment will be made on the appropriate scale, and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 1st July 2020

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below:
http://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4cms/Academic Contract.pdf

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/.

Company

UCD is Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 37,000 students drawn from 152 countries, including over 4,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland. 
 
The international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide.
 
As Ireland's largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland through the study of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation. 
 
Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 39% and have authored more than 34,000 papers in total. 56% of the papers were co-authored with researchers from more than 130 countries. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 73% above the world average.
 
Located within 4km's of Dublin city centre, the Belfield campus is a carefully landscaped, modern campus. Employees can avail of world class facilities and participate in a range of engagement activities.
There is a diverse range of staff at UCD, with employment opportunities frequently presenting themselves in the following areas:

  • Academic
  • Administrative
  • Buildings and Services
  • IT Services
  • Laboratory
  • Library
  • Research
  • Technical 

Imagine yourself in a workplace with a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for all staff and students. UCD is committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly.
 
Learn more about equality and diversity in UCD, including our new Dignity & Respect Support Service.
 
Visit the Work at UCD page to explore further benefits of working at UCD and to apply for a role.

Company info
Telephone
+(353)17167777
Location
BELFIELD
DUBLIN 4
Ireland

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert