Assistant Professor in Psychology

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

Reports to: Head of School of Psychology

Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor merged Salary Scale (109) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€43,425 - €103,582 per annum] www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

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

Post status: Specific pur[pse contract

Closing date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 17^th April 2026

The Purpose of the Role

The School of Psychology seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Psychology. Applications are sought from candidates who have experience of teaching in psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver teaching on the undergraduate programme in Psychology and to contribute teaching to other postgraduate programmes in the School, to provide supervision to both undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, and to contribute to the international profile of research in psychology in the School of Psychology.

Further Information

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Sven Vanneste, Head of School at SVEN.VANNESTE@tcd.ie

Application Information

Candidates must submit the following: 

1. Cover letter stating rationale for applying for the post at this stage of career.
2. Full curriculum vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses if possible).
3. Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 2 pages).
4. Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years– maximum of 2 pages). 

Please Note:

• Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as interview. 

The application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal. 

URL Link to Human Resources www.tcd.ie/hr

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

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