JOBS - Two Assistant Professorships in Security Studies at DCU School of Law and Govt.

Assistant Professor in Security Studies (two posts) Fixed-term contracts of up to 3 years at School of Law and Government

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 (e.g. QS top 50 Under 50; THE top 100 under 50).

DCU has a strong track record in attracting both Irish and European Union funding under FP7, Horizon 2020, Marie Curie Actions and Erasmus. We offer a dynamic and internationally focused environment in which to advance your academic career.

The School of Law and Government

The School of Law and Government is a research-intensive school with 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 MA in International Security and Conflict Studies and the International Master in Security, Intelligence, and Strategic Studies, delivered jointly with the University of Glasgow and Charles University. The School has over forty research students and offers a structured PhD in Politics and International Relations.

The School of Law and Government now intends to appoint two new Assistant Professors in Security Studies, to begin on 1 September 2019.The successful candidates will be expected to play a role in the development and delivery of the School’s taught programmes and in the identification and delivery of new programmes in their specialist area. The School 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 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.

Skills and Experience

Applicants for the position must hold an honours degree, should be qualified to a post-graduate level and must have completed a doctoral qualification in politics or international relations with a relevant focus for this role. The successful candidates will have experience of university teaching at lecturer/assistant professor level on a full-time basis, will be able to convincingly demonstrate a strong commitment to academic research and will have a track-record of international peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate 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. One of the successful candidates must be able to teach intelligence studies at postgraduate level and that may be a factor in short-listing and selection.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Teach onto modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Undertake a small amount of teaching (on short visits) on the campuses of our partners on our EU Erasmus supported International Masters in Security, Intelligence, and Strategic Studies, delivered jointly with the University of Glasgow and Charles University.
• Pursue an active research agenda with ongoing research publications in leading international academic journals and with high profile book publishers, both individually and, where appropriate, in collaboration with colleagues in DCU and elsewhere.
• Supervise postgraduate research students.
• Participate actively in School activities and contribute to the development of the School’s profile in teaching and research.
• Undertake administrative duties related to the position.

Informal Enquiries

Professor Iain McMenamin, Head of School of Law and Government E-mail: iain.mcmenamin@dcu.ie; Tel. +353 1 700 8072

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

Salary Scales

Assistant Professor above bar: €52,188 - €83,039. Assistant Professor below bar: €39,123 - €53,784. commensurate with qualifications and experience Assistant Professor Above Bar or Assistant Professor .

Closing date

26th February 2019

Application Procedure

Application forms are available from the DCU Current Vacancies (Open Competitions) website at http://www.dcu.ie/hr/vacancies/current.shtml and also from the Human Resources Department, Dublin City University, Dublin 9. Tel: +353 (0)1 700 5149; Fax: +353 (0)1 700 5500 Email: hr.applications@dcu.ie

Please clearly state the role that you are applying for in your application and email subject line: Job Ref #1125 Assistant Professor in Security Studies.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail to hr.applications@dcu.ie or by Fax: +353 (0)1 700 5500 or by post to the Human Resources Department, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland.

Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer.