Professor of Mental Health (Established 2019)

Trinity College Dublin is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to take on the role of Professor of Mental Health (2019) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The post holder will become an integral part of the mental health nursing discipline and play a leading role in developing a Centre for Mental Health Research and building a research team of significance. Mental Health and Recovery is one of the cross-cutting themes of research within the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the post will build on this current research activity and the research priorities of the School.

Post Status: Permanent

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Professorial salary scale in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€147,197 to €186,073] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are prescribed under Public Service Agreements.  https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Location: Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

How to Apply: Applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter (1 x A4 pages maximum)
• comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications and awarded research grants
• Names and contact details (i.e e-mail) of three referees who will be in a position to provide references
• A research statement, summarising research to be carried out over the next 2 years and including details of funding to be sought – up to 2 pages maximum)
• A teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages)
• A vision statement of how you will contribute as a leader in the School of Nursing and Midwifery (1 x A4 pages maximum). 

Please Note: Applicants who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) Wednesday, 10th February 2027

Presentations and Interviews will be held in person on the 20th and 21st April 2027.

Applications must be made by the date and time specified.

Please allow plenty of time to complete the application process. The system will automatically cancel any applications still in progress at the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to the Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery, Professor Damien Brennan  dbrennan@tcd.ie.

Application enquiries can be made to recruitment partner Daniel Knowles at knowledj@tcd.ie 

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including applicants 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. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced by war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.

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