Department: Education
Vacancy ID: 015481
Closing Date: 12-Jun-2022

We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as a Lecturer in Education (with Specialism in Digital Education). S/he should have a Doctorate in Education (or cognate area) or be nearing completion of their Doctorate. The preferred candidate will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department, undertake teaching duties on the Department’s Initial Teacher Education programmes at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute to Master’s and Doctoral level modules and supervision, as well as conducting placement supervision if required. S/he will have the theoretical and professional knowledge required to develop student teachers’ digital literacy and education technology skills to support their practice in classrooms and schools. Experience of working in teacher education and researching into school-based settings is highly desirable. Modelling and developing innovative practices in digital education for students and colleagues in the Department will be central to the role. The preferred candidate will also be able to work collaboratively in supporting the collegial work of the Department and to assume administrative and course leadership duties as required on the Department’s programmes.

Salary

Assistant Professor / Lecturer (Post 1995*): €55,591 – €88,601 per annum (7 points)

Assistant Lecturer (Post 1995) €35,246 – €61,595 per annum (14 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions