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Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Development Studies

Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Development Studies

School of Politics and International Relations, Specified purpose (estimated 5 years)


Applications are invited for a Specified purpose post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Development Studies within UCD School of Politics and International Relations


The person appointed will be expected to contribute to teaching and research in the area of development studies. Additional ability to be able to teach modules in research methodology or gender and politics will be welcomed.

School of Politics and International Relations
UCD is a dynamic research-intensive university that is at the forefront of research and teaching activities across a wide range of disciplines. The School of Politics and International Relations is a globally top-ranked, research-active school with teaching and research interests across the fields of politics, international relations, political theory, international political economy, international development and others. It is committed to the highest standards in undergraduate and graduate teaching and research supervision.

Among a range of other degrees, the school provides MA and MSc degrees in International Development and in International Political Economy, as well as contributing to an online MSc in Sustainable Development.

Application Procedure
Applications will consist of a cover letter, in which the applicant will describe how their academic and research profile strategically complements or strengthens the profile of the school, a complete CV including all research publications and research grants to date together with any publications submitted for publication but not yet published, and the names and the contact details of three potential referees.

Salary Scale: 95 Lecturer/Assist Professor Above The Bar Salary scale: €55,951 - €88,601 per annum
Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 6th June 2022

For full details on the position, and to apply, click here and search for 'Academic' jobs under the 'External Applicants' tab.

UCD School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe)

School Office: G301, Newman Building, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.