Assistant Professor in Anatomy

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Post ID: 039276

Post Summary:

The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to anatomy teaching and research in the School of Medicine. The successful applicant will have an established reputation in anatomy teaching, and a track record of research in the anatomical sciences or a related field.

Context

The Discipline of Anatomy teaches undergraduate students of Medicine, Dentistry, Human Health and Disease, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Speech and Language Studies, Neuroscience and Radiation Therapy. The preferred candidate will have a profile in research appropriate to career stage, with a view to publishing in international journals and obtaining funding to sustain a research group of postgraduate students. The preferred candidate will support the academic mission of the Discipline of Anatomy and participate in the wider academic life of the College, including committee membership and professional development activities.

Key Requirements:

A PhD and primary degree in anatomy or a related life science discipline, with postgraduate research experience and a publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Strong expertise in human anatomy, particularly musculoskeletal, head and neck, brain, and trunk anatomy. Experience delivering lectures and practical teaching, assessment design, marking, feedback, and use of learning management systems and blended learning methods. Evidence of research activity, publications, and potential to secure grant funding. Strong communication, organisational, and administrative skills. Desirable experience includes cadaveric dissection, student and postgraduate supervision, educational innovation, pedagogical research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research funding success.

Post status: Tenure Track - This position is Tenure Track position which is 5-years in the first instance, permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. 

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Salary: This appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€42,500 - €101,541 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 17^th July 2026

How to apply:

In order to assist the selection process, candidates should submit the following:

• Cover letter (1x A4 page)
• Full curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (e-mail addresses if possible)
• Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages maximum)
• Research plan (summarising areas of research interest – 2 pages maximum).

Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.

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

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr Denis Barry, Head of Discipline, debarry@tcd.ie

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

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