Associate Professor of Social Work
University of Limerick
Ireland

Institution: University of Limerick, Department of Sociology
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: €63,943 - €102,475 p.a.
Application Deadline: 12:00 (Irish Standard Time), 7 January 2026

Role Overview

• Support the establishment and delivery of the Master’s in Social Work programme.

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as relevant.

• Conduct and lead research in Social Work, contributing significantly to the Department’s research profile.

• Engage in policy and practice-oriented impact work at local, national, and international levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Social Work programmes.

• Contribute to research outputs aligned with departmental goals.

• Support development and implementation of the flagship Master’s in Social Work programme.

• Supervise postgraduate students (Masters & PhD).

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within the Faculty and externally.

• Ensure professional practice and registration compliance with CORU – the Health and Social Care Professional Regulator in Ireland.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications:

• PhD in Social Work (or a closely related discipline) or near completion before the post starts.

• Professional qualification in Social Work.

• Registered or eligible for registration with CORU. Registration must be completed prior to commencement.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in research-led teaching and curriculum development.

• Strong record of research publications and securing funding.

• Commitment to social impact and societal engagement.

• Familiarity with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.

• Ability to supervise postgraduate students.

Additional Information

• Position subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance (if applicable).

• University of Limerick encourages applications from a diverse and inclusive community.

• Application must include:

  • Letter of introduction explaining how you meet the job criteria.

  • Current CV.

  • Completed online application form.

• Applications submitted online only: University of Limerick Vacancies

• Informal enquiries:

  • Dr Martin J Power, Head, Department of Sociology – SociologyHead@ul.ie

This role is ideal for a social work academic with professional registration, strong research and teaching experience, and a commitment to advancing Social Work education in Ireland.

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