Assistant Professor in Public Policy

Overview
Dublin City University (www.dcu.ie) is a research-intensive, globally-engaged, dynamic institution that is distinguished by both the quality and impact of its graduates and its focus on the translation of
knowledge into societal and economic benefit. DCU prepares its students well for success in life, and in the workplace, by providing a high-quality, rounded education appropriate to the challenges and
opportunities of the 21st century. As Ireland’s University of Enterprise and Transformation, DCU is characterised by a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship and a track-record of effective engagement with the enterprise sector, including commercial, social and cultural enterprises. Excellence in its education and research activities has led to DCU’s consistent position in the rankings
of the world’s top young universities.

The School of Law and Government
The School of Law and Government is an ambitious, research-intensive school. It has a range of programmes at BA, MA, and PhD level. The School teaches a BA in International Relations, an interdisciplinary degree in ‘Economics, Politics and Law’, and offers Politics on the university’s Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) programme. It offers seven taught postgraduate programmes, including the MSc in Public Policy and the MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media, and Society. The School has over forty research students and offers a structured PhD in Politics and International Relations.

Role Profile
The School of Law and Government intends to appoint a new Assistant Professor in Public Policy, to begin on 1 September 2021. The successful individual will be expected to teach on to the MSc in Public Policy and other programmes. The School also offers excellent opportunities for candidates to teach within their own area of research specialisation and to supervise PhD candidates. The School is
committed to high quality research, expects its staff to publish regularly in leading journals and with leading university presses and supports its staff in such work. We have led research programmes
supported by the Irish Research Council, the EU and other national and international funders.

Duties and Responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities associated with this role.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants for the positions must hold an honours degree, should be qualified to a post-graduate level, and have completed a doctoral qualification in an appropriate area, ideally social sciences.

The successful individual will have an excellent research and publications record. They must have at least three years’ relevant experience, 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 fund-raising activities
through grant applications.

Mandatory training
The postholder will be required to undertake the following mandatory compliance training: Orientation, Health & Safety, and Data Protection (GDPR). Other training may need to be undertaken when
appropriate.

Salary Scales:
Assistant Professor above bar: €54,163 - €86,182
Assistant Professor below bar: €40,604 - €55,820

* Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and will be made on the appropriate point of the Assistant Professor Above Bar/ Below Bar salary scale in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing date: 12 March 2021

Informal Enquiries to:
Professor Iain McMenamin, Head of the School of Law and Government
E-mail: iain.mcmenamin@dcu.ie
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.

Further information
More information on the School, including specific areas of research expertise and details of taught programmes, may be found at:
https://www.dcu.ie/law_and_government

Application Procedure:
Application forms are available from the DCU Current Vacancies website at https://www.dcu.ie/hr/vacancies-current-vacancies-external-applicants (external applicants)

Applications should be submitted by e-mail with your completed application form to
hr.applications@dcu.ie

Please clearly state the role that you are applying for in your application and email subject line:
Job Ref #BC1711 Assistant Professor in Public Policy

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 Bronze 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