Posted 08 August, 2026
Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dublin City University
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1367302695
Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs
Applications are now invited for the position of #003448 Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs, Up to 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Role Profile
The role of Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs is part of their senior leadership team in the Office of the Vice-President Academic Affairs / Registrar (OVPAA), and provides direct support to the VPAA / Registrar to deliver on the significant strategic, regulatory, policy and operational responsibilities attributed to that role.
The Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs role provides senior academic leadership and strategic oversight of the enablement of the University's taught curriculum, pedagogical direction and student success agendas. The Deputy VPAA sets academic priorities, ensures coherence of curriculum innovation, and governs implementation through academic and functional leads. The role translates institutional academic strategy into sustainable curriculum frameworks while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and operational capacity, empowering Faculties to be innovative in curriculum design and deliver on our ambitious strategy.
The Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs reports to the Vice-President Academic Affairs / Registrar, and will represent the VPAA/Registrar at relevant University committees and senior forums internally and externally.
For additional information, please see here.
Closing date: Friday, 14th August 2026
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Professor Lisa Looney, Vice-President, Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Dublin City University.
Phone: 01 700 5403 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. 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
Contact Email : [email protected]
Contact No : +00353 1 700 5149
Applications are now invited for the position of #003448 Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs, Up to 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Role Profile
The role of Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs is part of their senior leadership team in the Office of the Vice-President Academic Affairs / Registrar (OVPAA), and provides direct support to the VPAA / Registrar to deliver on the significant strategic, regulatory, policy and operational responsibilities attributed to that role.
The Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs role provides senior academic leadership and strategic oversight of the enablement of the University's taught curriculum, pedagogical direction and student success agendas. The Deputy VPAA sets academic priorities, ensures coherence of curriculum innovation, and governs implementation through academic and functional leads. The role translates institutional academic strategy into sustainable curriculum frameworks while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and operational capacity, empowering Faculties to be innovative in curriculum design and deliver on our ambitious strategy.
The Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs reports to the Vice-President Academic Affairs / Registrar, and will represent the VPAA/Registrar at relevant University committees and senior forums internally and externally.
For additional information, please see here.
Closing date: Friday, 14th August 2026
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Professor Lisa Looney, Vice-President, Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Dublin City University.
Phone: 01 700 5403 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. 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
Contact Email : [email protected]
Contact No : +00353 1 700 5149
