About this role
The School of Social Work and Social Policy offers social work education via the Bachelor in Social Studies (BSS) and the Master in Social Work (MSW). This post is to directly support these flagship social work programmes as well as the other undergraduate & postgraduate offerings within the School.
Candidates must hold a PhD in the social sciences (either completed or submitted by the time of commencement of the post). They also must hold a professional qualification in social work and are registered, or are eligible to register, as a social worker with CORU, Health and Social Care Professional Regulator Ireland. The successful candidate must be registered with CORU prior to the commencement of the post.
Appointees will be expected to contribute significantly to the research output and teaching programmes of the School. They will have, or show clear potential of having, relative to career stage, a track record in research, including high impact scholarship and international publications; teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level; administrative and managerial skills. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and collegiate team with an established track record in social work education, social work research and cross disciplinary domestic and international research activity.
Post status: 5 year fixed term (Tenure Track)
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Merged (€43,859 - €104,618 please?) point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
Closing date: 14th December 2026, 12 Noon Irish time
Informal Enquiries to Professor Nicola Carr ([email protected]), Head of School. www.tcd.ie/swsp
Application queries about this post, please email Recruitment E: [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.