Assistant/Associate Professor in Systematic Theology

Dublin City University (DCU) is a leading innovative European University, proud to be one of the world’s leading Young Universities. DCU is known as Ireland’s University of Impact, with a mission to ‘transform lives and societies’ and focuses on addressing global challenges in collaboration with key national and international partners and stakeholders.

Further information concerning the School of Theology, Philosophy and Music is available here.

Role Profile

The School wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor in Systematic Theology. The successful individual will have research expertise in Theology and/or Religious Studies with an ability to contribute to the School’s teaching and research in both systematic theology, particularly Catholic theology, ecumenism, and church history.  The successful individual will be able to contribute to existing modules on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The new appointee will have scope to develop new modules.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A PhD in Theology or Religious Studies, with a relevant focus for the teaching required in this role.

• Ability to teach systematic theology, particularly Catholic theology, ecumenism and Church history.

• The successful candidate must have appropriate relevant experience in the field, with appropriate higher-level teaching experience.
• The successful individual should be capable of working in a team and contributing to developing the teaching and research agenda within the School, as well as supporting the School’s research and engagement funding through grant applications.
• The successful individual will have an active and sustained research profile and a clear record of publication activity.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong organisational, administrative, communication and leadership skills and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of successful teamwork and a collegial approach.
• Engagement with Ecumenism in a local and/or global context.
• Ability to teach feminist and global theologies.
• Ability to teach Latin.
• Ability to contribute to other areas of Theology and Religious Studies.
• Experience working with diverse cohorts of students, and virtual learning environments.
• An established network of contacts in professional or industry organisations that could benefit the School’s engagement with external stakeholders and would enhance teaching and research initiatives.
• Familiarity with innovative teaching technologies and methodologies that can enhance student learning outcomes.
• Experience in making research funding applications (or the capability to do so in the future) to national or international grant agencies, industry partnerships, or other external sources.

Salary Scale:

Assistant Professor - €63,311 - €101,461

Associate Professor - €89,295 - €117,695

Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date: Friday, 30^th May 2025

Interviews for this position will likely be held on 20 or 23 June 2025.

Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:

Dr Patricia Flynn, Head of School, School of Theology, Philosophy and Music, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dublin City University.  

Email: patricia.flynn@dcu.ie

Please apply as described below.

Application Procedure:

In order to be considered, you must upload:

1)  Curriculum Vitae

2)  Cover Letter

3)  Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).

Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.

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