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Assistant Professor - Wellbeing in the Curriculum, UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science (SPHPSS), Temporary Fixed Term 1 year (Part Time 0.2 FTE)

EUR 66,055 - 104,600
Application Deadline:17 September 2026

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Job Description

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Lecturer/Assistant  Professor - Wellbeing in the Curriculum within UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science  (SPHPSS). Applications are invited for a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in in the University College Dublin (UCD) School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science (SPHPSS). The post holder’s primary responsibilities  will  be to oversee / lead a seed funding project to embed wellbeing in the curriculum within a whole-university approach to student experience and wellbeing. This seed funding project is part of the implementation of UCD’s Strategy to 2030, which seeks to “enhance our curriculum to identify and deliver the broader set of skills and attributes needed by our graduates to stand out in an increasingly complex world”. The project is part of the broader Student Experience and Wellbeing Project being delivered through the Office of Student Experience and Wellbeing and also aligns strongly to the University’s General Education strategic initiative. Embedding wellbeing in the curriculum is a key component of the roadmap developed through UCD’s Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention project, which aims to position UCD as sectoral leaders in student experience, wellbeing and mental health. 95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above The Bar (7943) Salary Range: €66,055 - €104,600 per annum Pro Rata @ 0.2 FTE. Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 17/09/2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned. Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below: https://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4media/Academic%20Contract.pdf

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When do applications close for this position?

Applications for Assistant Professor - Wellbeing in the Curriculum, UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science (SPHPSS), Temporary Fixed Term 1 year (Part Time 0.2 FTE) at University College Dublin close on 17 September 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.

What does this position pay?

The advertised salary for this role is EUR 66,055 – 104,600. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University College Dublin's enterprise agreement.

Where is this position based?

The position is based at University College Dublin, in Dublin, IE. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.

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