Senior Educational Psychologist

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) is an autonomous, university-level, Catholic College of Education and the Liberal Arts. Founded in 1898, and linked academically with the University of Limerick, MIC is the oldest higher education institution in Limerick. Significant expansion in recent decades has seen the College’s offerings proliferate across two impressive campuses, one based in the heart of Limerick City and one in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The diverse student community is made up of more than 5,000 learners, participating in twelve undergraduate degree programmes and a multiplicity of postgraduate opportunities extending to doctoral level. Academic staff are engaged in a wide range of research interests which underpins all teaching and learning at the College. 

Applications are invited for the following position:

Senior Educational Psychologist MIC Limerick Campus

Mary Immaculate College wishes to appoint a Senior Educational Psychologist on a Fulltime, Permanent basis (2 posts).

The Department of Educational Psychology, Inclusive and Special Education, Faculty of Education is seeking applications from motivated, experienced psychologists. The successful candidates will play a key role in the delivery of the Professional Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology (DECPsy) programme.

The DECPsy programme is a three-year, full-time professional training course. The programme, which is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland, is designed to prepare trainees for practice as educational psychologists in a range of settings.

The successful candidate will supervise research, deliver core modules, supervise professional placement and provide support in the delivery of the DECPsy programme.

Enthusiasm for a multi-disciplinary environment is essential as the appointee will be required to liaise with staff across the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Arts. The persons appointed must exhibit evidence of strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and continued scholarly activity.

Full details on this post, including how to apply are available on the College’s website

www.mic.ul.ie/about-mic/vacancies

Please refer to the application and selection process before making an application.

Mary Immaculate College is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date is 2pm, Thursday 29^th May 2025

Candidates will be short-listed on the basis of information supplied.

Canvassing will disqualify.

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