Assistant Professor in General Nursing
School of Nursing, Psychotherapy & Community Health,
Faculty of Science & Health
3 Year Fixed Term Contract
Dublin City University
Dublin City University (DCU) is a leading innovative European University, proud to be one of the world’s leading Young Universities. DCU is known as Ireland’s University of Impact, with a mission to ‘transform lives and societies’ and focuses on addressing global challenges in collaboration with key national and international partners and stakeholders.
DCU has over 20,000 students in five faculties spread across three academic campuses in the Glasnevin-Drumcondra area of North Dublin. Thanks to its innovative approach to teaching and learning, the University offers a ‘transformative student experience’ that helps to develop highly sought-after graduates. DCU is currently No. 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate, and for graduate income (CSO).
DCU is a research-intensive University and is home to a number of SFI-funded Research Centres. The University participates in a range of European and international research partnerships. DCU is also the leading Irish university in the area of technology transfer as reflected by licensing of intellectual property.
As a ‘People First’ institution, DCU is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - a University that helps staff and students to thrive. The University is a leader in terms of its work to increase access to education, and is placed in the world’s Top 10 for reducing inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
Overview of the department
The School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health leads in advancing population and patient health, inclusion and well-being through education, research, practice, and policy development. Our multi-disciplinary and multi-professional School has gained national and international recognition for its diverse range of innovative undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional development programmes across Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health. The programmes currently offered are:
• B.Sc. in Nursing across four disciplinary areas: Children’s and General Integrated Nursing, General Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, and Intellectual Disability Nursing
• Higher Diploma (Post-Registration) in Children’s Nursing
• B.Sc. in Health and Society
• Grad Dip/M.Sc. in Child and Family Health and Wellbeing
• Grad Dip/M.Sc. in Health and Social Inclusion
• Grad Dip/M.Sc. in Specialist Nursing
• M.Sc. in Advanced Nursing Practice (Saudi Arabia)
• M.Sc. and Doctorate in Psychotherapy
• Professional Diploma in Clinical Supervision
• Stand-alone professional development modules for healthcare practitioners
• Certificate in Peer Support working in Mental Health
The School’s portfolio of research inquiry delves into every aspect of 21st century health and well-being across nursing, community health, psychotherapy, and societal health innovations, to improve the health, inclusion, and well-being for everyone in society.
Role Profile
The School is seeking to recruit a temporary (3 year) position at the level of Assistant Professor in General Nursing. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and modules related to general nursing through research-led teaching, student mentoring and support, and supervision of student projects and research. The successful candidate will also be expected to support programme administration, clinical placements, research supervision and service and external engagement activities of the School and University. The post is based on the Glasnevin Campus and the candidate will report to the Head of School.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities should be entered under the 3 domains listed below.
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not restricted to, the following:
Teaching and Learning
To contribute to the teaching and learning activity of the School by:
- Coordinating and delivering modules in a manner consistent with the highest academic standards;
- Using a wide range of teaching and assessment methodologies which foster a deep approach to learning and which equip students with the skills and attributes needed to be lifelong learners;
- Working proactively to enhance and enrich existing modules and programmes;
- Contributing to the design and development of new modules and programmes;
- Providing research supervision for taught postgraduate students.
Research and Scholarship
To contribute to the research agenda and profile of the School by:
- Having clearly articulated research interests and research profile development plans;
- Publishing new ideas and findings in high impact international journals;
- Achieving measurable impact via citations;
- Generating research income to support research initiatives;
- Contributing to research activities such as conferences, seminars etc.;
- Attracting and supervising postgraduate research students;
- Contributing to the research culture and environment in the School and, where appropriate, working collaboratively on research initiatives.
Service and Contribution to the University and Society
To contribute to the leadership, management and administration of the School by:
- Contributing proactively to relevant School and University committees, working groups and meetings;
- Actively engaging in accreditation-related activities;
- Delivering management and school roles to a high standard;
- Representing the School in activities such as marketing and student recruitment;
- Developing relationships with stakeholders within and outside the University;
- Engaging in external academic, enterprise, professional, public sector and community activities to enhance the reputation and impact of the School.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Criteria
- Applicants will be qualified to a post-graduate level in a relevant field.
- Applicants will have completed, be undertaking, or be committed to undertaking a PhD/Doctorate in a relevant field. If this is not completed or underway candidates are expected to describe that commitment in their application.
- Applicants must be registered or be eligible to register as a General Nurse in the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Demonstrable evidence of a strong clinical background in general nursing.
- Previous teaching experience in an academic setting or in a service setting is required.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with evidence of successful teamwork and a collaborative and collegial approach.
- Demonstrate ability to develop excellent work relationships with colleagues both in the university and healthcare/ service environments.
Desirable Criteria
The successful candidate will ideally possess the following:
- Evidence of conducting research and dissemination with a track record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Evidence of contributing to funded research projects and/or attracting funding from competitive research funding schemes.
Essential Training
The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training:
- Orientation
- Health & Safety
- Data Protection (GDPR)
- Cyber Security Awareness
- AI Literacy
Other training may need to be undertaken when required.
Salary Scale:
Assistant Professor - €63,311 - €101,461*
*Candidates must have completed a PhD to be considered for this scale.
Lecturer Below Bar - €47,960 - €65,247*
Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current
Government pay policy
Refer to DCU Payscales for the applicable payscale.
Closing date: Friday, 4th July 2025
Remote Working Policy
From the 1st of November 2024, DCU will operate its newly agreed Remote Working Policy. Employees may be approved for up to 2 days of remote working per week (or an appropriate pro rata amount for those part time). Any remote working arrangement will be reflective of the predominant on-campus working environment and the core University value of 'Student Focused'. Employees will be based on campus for the majority of their working week to ensure a sustained on campus engagement and experience. The terms of the remote working policy will apply.
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Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Professor Michelle Butler, Head of School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, Dublin City University.
Phone + 353 (0)1 700 7869, Email: michelle.butler@dcu.ie
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.