Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy

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Post Summary: The Discipline of Physiotherapy, Trinity College, Dublin (TCD), invites applicants for an Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy. The successful candidate will be based in the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St. James’ Hospital and will provide teaching across a range of modules within the Discipline of Physiotherapy. The successful candidate will also be required to supervise research students, contribute to the research profile of the Discipline by actively engaging in research and contribute to the administration of the Discipline. The holder of this position is accountable to the Head of Discipline of Physiotherapy, TCD.

Context: The Discipline requires a candidate to support and lead evidence based and clinically relevant teaching to aid the development of curricula, advanced practice and support relationships with new and existing services provider partners. They will also be required to lead and develop research programmes which are relevant to the Discipline in the area of Chronic Disease management. The School and Discipline prioritise health related research collaboration with clinical partners, national and international colleagues, other relevant stakeholders and industry.

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.

Closing Date: Monday 12^th October at 12 noon (Irish Standard Time)

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

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

• Cover Letter (1x A4 page)
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications
• The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees
• A comprehensive research plan (maximum 2 pages) and a teaching statement (maximum 2 pages)

Applicants who do not address these requirements 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 on the TCD Vacancy page for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Professor John Gormley, Head of Discipline of Physiotherapy, at jgormley@tcd.ie

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

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