Assistant Professor in Dental Education

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Post Title: Assistant Professor in Dental Education

Post Summary: The School of Dental Science at Trinity College wishes to recruit an Assistant Professor in Dental Education. The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to the teaching, research, and administrative activities in the School of Dental Science and at the Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH). This role will have a particular emphasis on supporting curricular review and the development and implementation of a new five-year Dental Curriculum for Dental Science students, developing and implementing an evidence-based assessment programme across the undergraduate dental courses in line with the university policies and international best practice, and to meet the accreditation standards of the Dental Council of Ireland.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

The specific purpose of this employment is due to its primary emphasis on supporting the development and implementation of a new Dental Curriculum for Dental Science students. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as it is expected that curriculum reform and development will be complete within definite period of time.

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link: 

www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€42,925 - €102,556 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.

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

1. Cover Letter explaining why they believe they are suitable for the role
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
3. The names and contact details (i.e., addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees.
4. A comprehensive teaching statement (maximum 2 pages) and research plan (maximum 2 pages)

Please note:

• Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
• Candidates may be required to give a presentation.

Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to the DUTL Dr Heather Reilly at E: heather.reilly@dental.tcd.ie or the School Manager, Aisling Thompson at E: aisling.thompson@dental.tcd.ie

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

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities.

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