The UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice seeks to appoint a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Social Policy. We welcome applicants with a PhD in social policy or a cognate social science discipline (e.g. sociology, political science, economics, public administration) and a record of research and teaching in this field.

College|Management Unit: UCD College of Social Sciences and Law
School|Unit: UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice
Post Title & Subject Area: Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Social Policy
Post Duration: Temporary 24 Months
Competition Ref. N⁰016792
HR Administrator: Martyna Wojcik

Position Summary:
The UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice seeks to appoint a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Social Policy. We welcome applicants with a PhD in social policy or a cognate social science discipline (e.g. sociology, political science, economics, public administration) and a record of research and teaching in this field. We are seeking candidates who can make a significant contribution in any core area of social policy research and teaching, such as, but not limited to: social policy and inequality, labour market policy, social policy in developing countries, family policy, policy evaluation/evidence informed policy and practice, and European/global social policy. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to social policy teaching on the Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) degree and other interdisciplinary teaching, including the Master's in Public Policy, across the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice. S/he will also undertake social policy research, knowledge generation and dissemination of research, seek outside research funding, and carry out administrative functions as identified by the Head of School.

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