Posted 17 July, 2026
Assistant Professor in English
Dublin City University
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 811480601
Assistant Professor in English
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position #003437 Assistant Professor in English, 10 Month Fixed Term Contract
Role Profile
The successful candidate should have a PhD in English Literature or a cognate discipline, and they should have extensive experience of teaching Children's and Young Adult Literature at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Level. They should also be able to contribute to modules on Gender and Sexuality, a survey module on fiction, and offer a final year Undergraduate Research Seminar. They should relate their teaching to their research, and be research active. They should also be ready to perform administrative duties related to these teaching responsibilities and be prepared to take on a service role as required by the Head of School.
Please see the attached job description which includes details on the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.
Salary Scale:
Assistant Professor Salary Scale: €65,229 - €104,536
Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Additional Information
Please note this role does not meet criteria for a Critical Skills permit as stipulated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.
For more information on the School, please visit - https://www.dcu.ie/english
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Dr Michael Hinds, Head of School, School of English, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Email: [email protected]
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, 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.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer.
In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 - 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. We will provide support and accommodations to ensure all candidates, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in the process.
The University's Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University's commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs #LI-Hybrid
Contact Email : [email protected]
Contact No : +00353 1 700 5436
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position #003437 Assistant Professor in English, 10 Month Fixed Term Contract
Role Profile
The successful candidate should have a PhD in English Literature or a cognate discipline, and they should have extensive experience of teaching Children's and Young Adult Literature at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Level. They should also be able to contribute to modules on Gender and Sexuality, a survey module on fiction, and offer a final year Undergraduate Research Seminar. They should relate their teaching to their research, and be research active. They should also be ready to perform administrative duties related to these teaching responsibilities and be prepared to take on a service role as required by the Head of School.
Please see the attached job description which includes details on the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.
Salary Scale:
Assistant Professor Salary Scale: €65,229 - €104,536
Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Additional Information
Please note this role does not meet criteria for a Critical Skills permit as stipulated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.
For more information on the School, please visit - https://www.dcu.ie/english
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Dr Michael Hinds, Head of School, School of English, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Email: [email protected]
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, 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.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer.
In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 - 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. We will provide support and accommodations to ensure all candidates, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in the process.
The University's Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University's commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs #LI-Hybrid
Contact Email : [email protected]
Contact No : +00353 1 700 5436
