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Post Summary:
The School of Nursing and Midwifery in Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in Midwifery to contribute to Midwifery teaching, research and administrative activities in the school. The post of Associate Professor in Midwifery arises from the intent to strengthen and advance the School’s already leading position in education and research for Midwifery and maternity care in contemporary society, nationally and internationally.
The successful applicant will be expected to take up post on as soon as possible. Please note that Police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for a post.
Post status: Permanent
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 Associate Professor Salary Scale (€91,151 - €117,706 per annum) a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply:
Applicants should provide the following information when applying for the Associate Professor in Midwifery:
- 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 (summarising research to be carried out in the next five years and including details of funding to be sought - maximum 2 pages) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages)
- PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting.
Please note:
- Candidates who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.
- Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr Vivienne Brady, Vivienne.brady@tcd.ie
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.