Assistant Professor in Theological and Religious Ethics

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 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 on contemporary issues in theological and religious ethics. Along with capacity in Christian ethics and fundamental moral theory, an ability to teach and research on more than one religious tradition, or in areas of contemporary concern such as interreligious ethics and comparative perspectives, feminism and gender, or decolonialism would be welcome.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A PhD in Theology or Religious Studies, specializing in Theological or Religious Ethics or a closely related field with a relevant focus for the teaching required in this role.
• The successful candidate should have expertise in Christian Ethics and a capacity to engage in comparative religious ethics.
• 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 a sustained research profile and clear record of peer reviewed publications.
• 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.
• Ability to contribute in areas such as interreligious ethics; feminism and gender; and decolonialism.
• An ability to contribute in areas beyond Theological and Religious Ethics would be welcome.
• Experience working with diverse cohorts of students, and virtual learning environments.
• Experience in academic service roles.

Salary Scale:

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

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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