Assistant Professor in Inclusive and Special Education

DCU Institute of Education

Assistant Professor in Inclusive and Special Education

The School of Inclusive and Special Education is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor with particular expertise in dyslexia and literacy education to work collaboratively with members of the School and the Institute of Education. They will make a substantial contribution to the design, development, and management of present and future initiatives addressing the needs of learners with additional/special educational needs.   Continuing the School’s historic engagement in the development of policy in Ireland in the area of inclusive and special education, the appointees will be expected to participate in research and policy networks and engage with key system stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Please see the job description for details of the duties and responsibilities

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Primary degree (NFQ Level 8) in a relevant area and a postgraduate qualification in areas related to Inclusive and Special Education
• Three years’ relevant experience in an educational setting, ideally in teacher education or allied field.
• Expertise in dyslexia and literacy education
• Knowledge of the Irish education system and policy relevant to inclusive and special education.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience

• A Doctoral qualification related to Inclusive and Special Education
• An emerging or established track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Previous experience of in-career development work with teachers of students with special educational needs,
• Experience of working with learners with additional/special educational needs
• Strong social and team-work skills, excellent administrative and organisation skills,
• An established profile in the ISE sector

The position is subject to the candidates being Garda Vetted.

Informal Enquiries to Dr Aoife Brennan, Head of School of Inclusive and Special Education  aoife.brennan@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.

Salary Scales

Assistant Professor (Lecturer Above Bar): *€57,479 - €92,115 per annum - Candidates must hold a doctoral qualification to be placed on the above bar salary scale.

Assistant Professor (Lecturer Below Bar): *€43,260 - €59,237 per annum

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

Closing date: 17 February 2023

Application Procedure:

Application forms are available from the DCU Current Vacancies (open Competitions) website at

http://www.dcu.ie/vacancies/current.shtml

Applications should be submitted by e-mail with your completed application form to hr.applications@dcu.ie

Please clearly state the role that you are applying for in your application and email subject line: Job Ref RC221209

Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting gender equality reflected in its attainment of the Athena SWAN Bronze Award. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available at www4.dcu.ie/policies/policy-starter-packs.shtml.

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