Assistant Professor in Interprofessional Education

Post Summary:-

The Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Interprofessional Education, which will support the Faculty with the academic development, expansion, coordination and implementation of its interprofessional education (IPE) programme.

This post will support, coordinate and deliver both clinical and curricular IPE teaching and assessment for students across Health Sciences, and any other areas agreed by the IPE Steering Committee. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the ongoing development and review of the IPE curriculum across the Faculty.

The post requires expertise and an understanding of higher education, interprofessional education and collaborative practice in the healthcare context. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake teaching, programme development and academic administration for the IPE programme and will conduct research in health sciences education.

This post is tenable and will be offered on a five-year fixed-term tenure track basis. Trinity College Dublin welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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. For further information please follow the link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€43,859 - €104,618 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Closing Date: 12 Noon Irish Standard Time, 4^th August 2026

How to apply:

Applicants should provide the following information when applying for the post:

1. A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications
2. The names and contact details (address & e-mail) of three referees
3. A teaching statement, summarising teaching experience and approach (up to 2 pages)
4. A research plan, summarising research to be carried out in the next two years and including details of funding to be sought (up to 2 pages)

Please Note:

• Candidates who do not submit the application information may not be considered for shortlisting.
• The interview process for this appointment may/will include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills. 

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.

Dr Emer Barrett, School of Medicine, Chair of the IPE Steering Committee, email: barrete@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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