Assistant Professor in Social Policy

The School of Social Work and Social Policy offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes such as the Joint Honours Social Policy, Bachelor in Social Studies (BSS), the Master in Social Work (MSW), the MSc/PG Diploma in Social Policy & Practice, MSc/PG Diploma in Child Protection & Welfare and the MSc in Applied Social Research among others. This post is to directly support these flagship programmes.

The appointee, who will have PhD in one of the social sciences, will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes within the School, including the supervision of taught undergraduate & postgraduate student dissertations. They will also be expected to contribute to the administration of the School, to be research active and to be engaged with the community and discipline.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Merged (€42,500 - €101,541) point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Closing Date: 13^th June 2025. 12 Noon Irish time

How to apply:

• A cover letter outlining how their experience makes them suitable for the role and how they meet all essential requirements. (2 pages max.)
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
• The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mails, etc.) of three referees.
• A teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach, addressing the requirements of this post including an outline of three potential original modules) – 2 pages max.
• A research Statement (summarising current research and immediate plans) – 2 pages max.

Informal Enquiries to Dr. Catherine Conlon conlonce@tcd.ie, Head of School.

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

Please Note: Candidates who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the shortlist stage.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.

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