Assistant Professor in Mental Health Nursing
School of Nursing, Psychotherapy & Community Health
Faculty of Science & Health
Permanent (with PhD) / 5 year Fixed Term Contract (with Masters) with potential of permanency thereafter
Dublin City University
Dublin City University is a leading innovative European University with a mission to ‘transform lives and societies’. DCU ranks as one of the world’s Top 350 Universities, Times Higher Education, and is proud to be Ireland’s No. 1 Young University. The University is known for the ‘transformative student experience’ it offers and is also recognised for its impact in addressing global challenges in collaboration with national and international stakeholders.
School of Nursing, Psychotherapy & Community Health
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. There are over 1200 nursing students registered across the following programmes in the School:
* 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
* 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
Other programmes currently offered are:
* 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
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 an Assistant Professor in Mental Health Nursing – permanent (with PhD) / 5 year fixed term contract (with Masters). The successful candidate will be expected to conduct teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and modules related to mental health 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 successful candidates will report to the Head of School.
Duties and Responsibilities
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
* Ideally applicants will have a PhD or equivalent (NFQ Level 10) in nursing or a relevant discipline.
* Applicants with a masters degree with substantial relevant clinical experience may be accepted for appointment to a Fixed Term five year contract (Assistant Professor above bar post). Post holders must have four years clinical experience in mental health nursing in lieu of a PhD. In the absence of a PhD successful candidates will be currently undertaking or be committed to undertake a sponsored PhD in a relevant field within the duration of this fixed term five year contract.
* Applicants must be registered or be eligible to register in the Psychiatric Nurses Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* Demonstrable evidence of a strong clinical background in Mental Health Nursing.
* Previous teaching experience in an academic setting or in a service setting is preferred.
* 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.
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.
* Registration, or eligibility to register on the Nurse Tutor’s Division with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or hold a recognised teaching and learning qualification.
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.
Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.
Additional Information
Please note this role does not meet criteria for a Critical Skills permit as stipulated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.
Remote Working Policy
DCU operates a 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.
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Dr Gillian Paul, Head of School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, Dublin City University.
Phone + 353 (0)1 7006156
Email: gillian.paul@dcu.ie
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
3) Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete and will not be processed.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. We will provide support and accommodations to ensure all candidates, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in the process. The University’s Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs
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