Assistant Professor of Education (Sociology Education)

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Assistant Professor of Education (Sociology Education)

Job Synopsis

Are you are seeking an academic career in an inspiring and cohesive School of Education that delivers excellence in research, teaching and societal impact, then the new permanent Assistant Professor of Education (Sociology of Education) position should be of interest to you. UL’s School of Educations provides programmes for various education professionals including teachers, school leaders, guidance counsellors, researchers and policy makers. The School is Ireland’s largest provider of post-primary initial teacher education as well as a leader in teacher upskilling providing programmes for aspiring primary and post-primary school leaders as well as programmes for both out of field mathematics and politics and society teachers. The academic home to over 2400 students, and delivered by a team that has expertise in a range of distinctive disciplines, we offer programmes which span all levels of education from undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate diplomas/master’s and PhD studies. Programmes are offered on campus and at a variety of locations across Ireland and online. Complementing these programmes of education is a vibrant research agenda, focused on examining key issues in education in a local, national, European and global contexts. The School of Education’s research specialisms, based on an excellent track record spanning publications, projects, funding and doctoral student completions, are in: (i) teaching and teacher education, (ii) STEM education, (iii) educational leadership and (iv) inclusion, diversity and well-being.

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

School of Education

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Scale: €47,955 - €65,255 p.a.

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Professor Paul Conway

Head

School of Education

University of Limerick

Email: paul.conway@ul.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 2^nd July 2025.

Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

This position is subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance. If you have resided outside Ireland for a cumulative period of 36 months or more over the age of 18 years you must furnish a Foreign Police Clearance (FPC) from the country or countries of residence. Please note; any costs incurred in this process will be borne by the candidate.

Please note your application must include: 

A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.

A completed online application form.

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies

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