Assistant Professor Development Programme
The 2023-2024 schedule of masterclasses is now open for booking.
It is important that each Assistant Professor attends one of the sessions on 'Understanding the Assistant Professor Expectations', which will give practical advice on setting your objectives and meeting with your Head of School to agree these. If you cannot attend any of the dates below, please email staffdev@tcd.ie.
Below you will find a range of masterclasses that are available for Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Assistant Professor Development Programme. Please note that you must complete at least 3 masterclasses per year.
To book a masterclass, please follow the link and register on Eventbrite; you will receive confirmation of your place with a calendar invite. If you have any questions or queries about the masterclasses or development opportunities, please contact staffdev@tcd.ie
Assistant Professor Year 1 - Development Programme
Your Development Programme will consist of this masterclass series in conjunction with other learning opportunities on specific areas such as academic teaching and practice, research matters and other developments relating to your role.
It is expected that you will attend a minimum of three masterclasses in the first year. See the schedule for dates of upcoming masterclasses and registration links. If you want to know more about each of the modules listed, please click on "Book Here".
| Date | Time | Event Title | To Book |
| 20 September 2023 | 11:30-12:30 | Understanding the Assistant Professor Expectations Performance and Tenure Track for new Assistant Professors |
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| 3 October 2023 | 11.30- 12.30 | Understanding the Assistant Professor Expectations Performance and Tenure Track for new Assistant Professors |
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| 2 November 2023 | 11:30- 12:30 | Understanding the Assistant Professor Expectations Performance and Tenure Track for new Assistant Professors |
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| 10 October 2023 | 10:00- 12:00 | Your Research Support Systems & Metrics | |
| 14 November 2023 | 14:00-16:00 | Research & Grant Fund Account Management | |
| 31 January 2024 | 10:00-12:00 | Research & Innovation Collaborations with Partners |
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| 1 February 2024 | 09:00- 17:00 | Voice Projection, Voice Protection | |
| 7 February 2024 | 10:00- 13:00 | Recognising & Responding to Distressed People | |
| 20 February 2024 | 10:00-12:00 | Your Research Support Systems & Metrics | |
| 6 March 2024 | 10:00- 13:00 | Time Management & Prioritisation | |
| 19 March 2024 | 14:00- 16:00 | Social Media & Your Academic Profile | |
| 20 March 2024 | 10:00-13:00 | Managing Pressure Positively | |
| 10 April 2024 | 10:00- 13:00 | Being Assertive Respectfully | |
Assistant Professor Years 2, 3 and 4 - Development Programme
Please note that you are also welcome to attend any of the Year 1 masterclasses.
If you want to know more about each of the modules listed, please click on "Book Here".
| Date | Time | Event title | To Book |
| 8 November 2023 | 10:00-13:00 | Finding Focus |
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| 23 November 2023 | 10:00-12:00 | Pitch to Win |
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| 24 January 2024 | 14:00- 16:00 | Storytelling for Impact | |
| 25 January 2024 | 14:00- 16:00 | Effective Writing for Academics | |
| 30 January 2024 | 14:00-15:00 | Communicating Your Story |
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| 30 January 2024 | 15:00-16:00 | Communicating Your Story |
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| 30 January 2024 | 16:00-17:00 | Communicating Your Story |
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| 8 February 2024 | 10:00- 13:00 | Imposter Syndrome Essentials | |
| 13 February 2024 | 10:00 – 11:00 | Communicating Your Story |
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| 13 February 2024 | 11:00-12:00 | Communicating Your Story |
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| 13 February 2024 | 12:00-13:00 | Communicating Your Story |
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| 13 February 2024 | 14:00-15:00 | Communicating Your Story |
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| 13 February 2024 | 15:00-16:00 | Communicating Your Story |
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| 13 February 2024 | 16:00-17:00 | Communicating Your Story |
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| 15 February 2024 | 14:00- 16:00 | How to write an Op-Ed |
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| 21 February 2024 | 09:00-17:00 | Personal Impact |
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| 12 March 2024 | 10:00-12:00 | How to Prepare for Media Interviews |
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| 13 March 2024 | 10:00-13:00 | Managing Your Research Projects | |
| 14 March 2024 | 10:00-13:00 | Recognising and Responding to Distressed People | |
For queries on any of these programmes please contact staffdev@tcd.ie.