Assistant Professor in Inclusion, Intellectual Disability and Special Education

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

The Specific purpose of this role is to provide teaching, administration and research as an Assistant Professor in Inclusion, Intellectual Disability and Special Education as part of the Path4 Phase 2 project.

Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Reports to: Head of Discipline and Head of School

Post Summary

The School of Education seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Inclusion, Intellectual Disability and Special Education. The successful candidate will be expected is to provide teaching and administration in relation to the Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice (ASIAP) programme as part of the Path4 Phase 2 project. The ASIAP programme is aimed at students who have an intellectual disability. It is located in the School’s Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to a research profile for the Centre and support the school’s existing programmes in the area of intellectual disability and inclusion.

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please following link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [£42,925- £102,556 per annum] http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly_academic.pdf.

Closing date: 12 Noon, 19 September 2025

Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

• Cover letter (1-2 pages);
• Full curriculum vitae, your list of publications and include the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses if possible);
• A short research plan summarising research to be carried out during the year of the post and including details of funding to be sought where appropriate (max. 2 pages);
• A teaching and learning statement summarising your teaching experience, approaches used and underpinning philosophy (max. 2 pages).

Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.

Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal. Please click on the apply button above to view a full job description and to apply.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Professor Ann Devitt, Head of School, School of Education at HeadofEducation@tcd.ie

Police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for this post.

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.

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