Assistant Professor in Social Work

School/Department:                 School of Social Work & Social Policy 

Job Category and Level:          Permanent – Tenure Track

Post status:                                5 Year Fixed Term (Tenure Track)

The Purpose of the Role

The School of Social Work and Social Policy offers social work education via the Bachelor in Social Studies (BSS) and the Master in Social Work (MSW). This post is to directly support these flagship social work programmes as well as the other undergraduate & postgraduate offerings within the School.

Context 

Candidates must hold a PhD in the social sciences (either completed or submitted by the time of commencement of the post). They also must hold a professional qualification in social work and are registered, or are eligible to register, as a social worker with CORU, Health and Social Care Professional Regulator Ireland. The successful candidate must be registered with CORU prior to the commencement of the post. Appointees will be expected to contribute significantly to the research output and teaching programmes of the School. They will have, or show clear potential of having, relative to career stage, a track record in research, including high impact scholarship and international publications; teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level; administrative and managerial skills. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and collegiate team with an established track record in social work education, social work research and cross disciplinary domestic and international research activity. 

Informal Enquiries to Dr Catherine Colon conlonce@tcd.ie Head of School. https://www.tcd.ie/swsp/

Person Requirements 

The role-holder will require the following knowledge, skills and attributes for successful performance in the role. 

Qualifications 

Essential 

Candidates must hold a PhD in the social sciences (either completed or submitted by the time of commencement of the post). They also must hold a professional qualification in social work and are registered, or are eligible to register, as a social worker with CORU, Health and Social Care Professional Regulator Ireland. The successful candidate must be registered with CORU prior to the commencement of the post.