Assistant Professor in Health Research

We seek to appoint an Assistant Professor in Health Research. The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to the teaching, research and administrative activities in the School. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to teaching and research will have engaged in scholarly activities. Furthermore, they will be able to undertake academic administrative work.  This post provides an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to developments pertinent to research areas which are of strategic focus for the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin. The successful candidate will be expected to have a depth of knowledge pertinent to the role and will be expected to attract research funding and attain scholarly publication. The candidate will report to the Head of School.

The School requires an Assistant Professor to promote, contribute to, and grow, nursing and healthcare research activity. The candidate will help to support and develop existing curricula at undergraduate and post-graduate levels across programmes. The successful candidate will require a depth and breadth of knowledge in health research including quantitative, qualitative, and innovative methodologies.

Post Title: Assistant Professor in Health Research

Post status:  5-Year Fixed-Term Contract, Tenure Track

Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. Further information is available at: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor (Former pay scale name ‘Lecturer’) Merged Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€39,469 to €95,441 per annum)  https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

Closing date: 12 Noon, Irish Standard Time,  31^st May 2024

Applications will only be accepted via http://jobs.tcd.ie

Applicants should provide the following information when applying for the Assistant Professor post:

1. A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
2. The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees.
3. A comprehensive research plan, summarising planned projects and funding to be sought for the next five years - maximum 2 pages).
4. A teaching statement summarising teaching experience and approach (maximum – 2 pages).
5. A cover letter.

Please note:

• Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.
• Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation.
• The successful applicant will be expected to take up post as soon as possible.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Late applications will not be accepted.

Application queries about this post, please email Becky Brock, Recruitment Partner, at E: recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds to join our staff community.

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