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Position Summary:
The School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy at UCD is a dynamic, research-driven school with a clear focus on delivering excellent teaching programmes including professionally accredited undergraduate and graduate programmes in planning. It is ranked in the global top 150 for ‘Built Environment (QS Global Rankings), ranking number 1 in Ireland while the University is ranked in the global top 50 and number 1 in Ireland in the QS Global Sustainability rankings. UCD’s Planning school is an internationally renowned centre of excellence and a key contributor to European and global planning education and its wider research agenda. As well as offering a Masters in Regional and Urban Planning, Masters in Urban Design and Planning, and BSc in City Planning & Environmental Policy, the School also runs a successful undergraduate BSc programme in Transportation, City Planning and Environmental Policy at Chang’an Dublin International College (CDIC). Applications are invited for a full-time (3 year) Teaching Fellow position in Regional and Urban Planning at UCD. The successful candidate will have expertise in urban design and will be asked to contribute to the delivery of the School’s planning programmes, particularly design-based modules. The post will also involve contributing to the administration and management of student internships (in planning and/or urban design) which have become an increasingly popular feature of our planning programmes at UCD. This post is targeted at professionals working in industry or academia at the forefront of urban design and/or at the interface of urban design and planning.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties of the successful candidate will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
- Actively contribute to teaching programmes as directed by the Head of Planning. Teaching will primarily focus on urban design. Inter alia, this will involve module delivery (classroom/studio teaching/workshops/tutorials/fieldtrips), assessment and grading, content development, and associated administration.
- Bring professional practice-based experience into the classroom and studio to expose students to urban design and planning practice requirements.
- Supervision and assessment of undergraduate and graduate dissertations (minor theses) and student internships.
- Contribute to the administration and management of student internships at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Develop and maintain professional links with appropriate professional bodies, industry employers and external agencies where appropriate.
- Involvement in the dissemination and communication efforts of the School/Unit, through exhibitions, events etc.
- Undertake other appropriate duties as directed by the Head of School in line with the contract of employment.
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Fixed Salary: €45,000 Per Annum
Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.
Details on eligibility to compete and pension information is available at https://www.ucd.ie/hr/resourcing/eligibilitytocompete/
About University College Dublin
University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities and Ireland’s largest university, with a vibrant community of over 39,000 students and 4,000 staff from more than 152 countries. UCD combines a rich academic heritage with a global outlook, fostering innovation, creativity, and excellence across teaching, research, and public engagement.
Situated on a beautiful, parkland campus at Belfield, UCD offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where ideas flourish and collaboration thrive. As a world top-1% university, UCD is recognised for its impact on society - from groundbreaking research and sustainable innovation to nurturing future leaders across all disciplines.
Joining UCD means becoming part of a community that values excellence, integrity, diversity, and collaboration. Staff enjoy exceptional professional development opportunities, a supportive and flexible working culture, and the chance to contribute to meaningful work that shapes the future locally and globally.
UCD is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify with any of the protected characteristics that are set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy. Learn more about Diversity at https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/diversity/
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to any applicant during the interview process who discloses they have a disability or are neurodiverse.
Benefits of Working at University College Dublin
Working at University College Dublin offers a wide range of benefits designed to support staff wellbeing, professional growth, and work–life balance. Employees enjoy flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, including hybrid work options, job sharing, and generous leave policies. UCD provides a strong pension scheme, income protection, and travel-related savings such as tax-efficient commuter and cycle-to-work plans. Staff have access to professional development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning, study leave, and structured career progression frameworks. The university fosters an inclusive and supportive community, offering wellbeing programs and employee assistance services, while the Belfield campus provides excellent facilities, discounts, and sports amenities. Overall, UCD promotes a positive, balanced, and development-focused working environment.
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Selection Criteria
Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
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Mandatory:
Experience and Qualifications
- Degree qualification in the architecture, planning and urban design field.
- Evidence of significant ongoing professional experience in urban design.
- Evidence of contribution to the designed environment. This could include scholarship, innovative practice, or active involvement in the professional institutes.
- A demonstrable capacity/aptitude for teaching at university level in urban design.
- An ability to contribute substantively to the design, delivery and assessment of various modes of module delivery, including studio and seminars, and both written and project-based design work.
- An ability to contribute to the administration and management of student internships including relationship building with industry leaders in urban design and planning practice.
- A demonstrated ability and willingness to work in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent communicational, interpersonal, and organisational skills with demonstrable capacity to work on personal initiative as well as part of a team.
- Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
Desirable:
- Postgraduate-level degree qualification in urban design and/or planning.
- Professionally-accredited degree qualifications in both (a) architecture and (b) planning (accredited by the relevant professional institute(s): RIAI, RTPI, IPI, or other international equivalent).
- Substantial experience of studio teaching in urban design at third level.
- Demonstrated capacity to teach across a range of areas, and to teach in inter- and multi- disciplinary contexts.
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Supplementary information:
The University: https://www.ucd.ie/
UCD Strategy 2020-2024: Rising to the Future: https://strategy.ucd.ie/
The College/Management Unit: http://www.ucd.ie/eacollege/
The School/Programme Office/Unit: http://www.ucd.ie/apep/
Equality Diversity and Inclusion at UCD: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/diversity/
UCD Planning: https://www.ucd.ie/apep/disciplines/regionalandurbanplanning/
Moving to Ireland Guidelines: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/locationculture/movingtoireland/
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Informal Enquiries ONLY to:
Name: Declan Redmond
Title: Head of Subject
Email address:
