Posted 04 June, 2026
Lect/Assist Prof OR Assoc. Prof in Educational Psychology x3, Temp 0.2-0.6
University Vacancies Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Temporary
Reference: 441537398
Applications are invited for three temporary part-time posts of Lecturer/Assistant Professor OR Associate Professor in Educational Psychology within UCD School of Education.
The appointee will be required to work collaboratively and engage in the design and delivery of innovative teaching, research, professional placement supervision and coordination, research supervision and programme administration on the Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology programme and other postgraduate programmes within the School of Education. For appointment at Associate Professor level, candidates will be expected to demonstrate an established record of academic leadership, research achievement, and contribution to the discipline and profession.
The Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology is a 3-year programme with approximately 50 students, which prepares participants to work as Educational Psychologists in a range of settings, including with the National Educational Psychology Service (NEPS), with the HSE, with the Educational Training Board (ETB), with paediatric hospital teams and in private practice. Participants are required to complete academic modules and a doctoral research project, alongside a minimum of 300 days in-service professional training on placement, in a range of services, over the 3 years. The appointee will be expected to contribute to coordinating, scheduling and delivering these aspects of the programme, monitoring individuals' progress and maintaining evidence-based and professional standards (in line with PSI guidelines).
95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above the Bar (7943) Salary Scale: €66,055 - €104,600 Per Annum Pro Rata @ Part-Time FTE
OR
95 Associate Professor (7941) Salary Scale: €85,864 - €121,260 Per Annum Pro Rata @ Part-Time FTE
Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 17 June 2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information, please follow the link: https://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4media/Academic%20Contract.pdf
Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/
Application Instructions
019726 - Lecturer/Assistant Professor OR Associate Professor in Educational Psychology x3, UCD School of Education, Temporary Fixed Term 3 Years (Part-Time 0.2FTE - 0.6FTE)
Apply
The appointee will be required to work collaboratively and engage in the design and delivery of innovative teaching, research, professional placement supervision and coordination, research supervision and programme administration on the Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology programme and other postgraduate programmes within the School of Education. For appointment at Associate Professor level, candidates will be expected to demonstrate an established record of academic leadership, research achievement, and contribution to the discipline and profession.
The Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology is a 3-year programme with approximately 50 students, which prepares participants to work as Educational Psychologists in a range of settings, including with the National Educational Psychology Service (NEPS), with the HSE, with the Educational Training Board (ETB), with paediatric hospital teams and in private practice. Participants are required to complete academic modules and a doctoral research project, alongside a minimum of 300 days in-service professional training on placement, in a range of services, over the 3 years. The appointee will be expected to contribute to coordinating, scheduling and delivering these aspects of the programme, monitoring individuals' progress and maintaining evidence-based and professional standards (in line with PSI guidelines).
95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above the Bar (7943) Salary Scale: €66,055 - €104,600 Per Annum Pro Rata @ Part-Time FTE
OR
95 Associate Professor (7941) Salary Scale: €85,864 - €121,260 Per Annum Pro Rata @ Part-Time FTE
Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 17 June 2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information, please follow the link: https://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4media/Academic%20Contract.pdf
Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/
Application Instructions
019726 - Lecturer/Assistant Professor OR Associate Professor in Educational Psychology x3, UCD School of Education, Temporary Fixed Term 3 Years (Part-Time 0.2FTE - 0.6FTE)
Apply
