Professor of Educational Psychology (Permanent, Prof B), Dept. of Psychology and Dept. of Education, Maynooth University

Maynooth University seeks an outstanding academic to join our staff as Professor of Educational Psychology, with the initial five year period spent at Programme Director,  for the newly established Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology which is co-led by the Departments of Education and Psychology. The Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology is a three-year, full-time professional programme which has been developed in close collaboration with the National Educational Psychology Service (NEPS) to prepare graduates to work as educational psychologists in a wide range of settings. 

We seek applicants with extensive experience of research and practice as educational psychologists who can bring vision, dynamism, and inclusive leadership to the programme. The person appointed to this role will be expected to serve as Programme Director for an initial period of five years and for regular periods thereafter as determined by the Heads of Departments. As Programme Director, they will take on a leadership role and be responsible for the delivery and management of the Doctorate in Educational Psychology programme together with a dedicated programme team. In addition, there will be sessional input from NEPS staff, other service providers, and adjunct lecturing staff.  This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to and shape the growth and direction of Educational Psychology in Ireland.  

The person appointed will have an excellent record in research, scholarship and publication, in teaching and educational innovation, and in academic leadership. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching, research and profile of the university, and to provide ongoing leadership for the discipline. 

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary university goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. Professors will be expected to provide significant intellectual leadership, through a demonstrated commitment to both education and research, and also to contribute to the effective leadership and management of the department, the faculty and the university.