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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".

Year 1 schedule
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
book here
3 October 2023 11.30- 12.30

Understanding the Assistant Professor Expectations

Performance and Tenure Track for new Assistant Professors
book here
2 November 2023 11:30- 12:30

Understanding the Assistant Professor Expectations

Performance and Tenure Track for new Assistant Professors
book here
10 October 2023 10:00- 12:00 Your Research Support Systems & Metrics book here
14 November 2023 14:00-16:00 Research & Grant Fund Account Management book here
31 January 2024 10:00-12:00

Research & Innovation Collaborations with Partners

book here
1 February 2024 09:00- 17:00 Voice Projection, Voice Protection book here
7 February 2024 10:00- 13:00 Recognising & Responding to Distressed People book here
20 February 2024 10:00-12:00 Your Research Support Systems & Metrics book here
6 March 2024 10:00- 13:00 Time Management & Prioritisation book here
19 March 2024 14:00- 16:00 Social Media & Your Academic Profile book here
20 March 2024 10:00-13:00 Managing Pressure Positively book here
10 April 2024 10:00- 13:00 Being Assertive Respectfully book here

 

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".

Year 2, 3, 4 schedule
Date Time Event title To Book
8 November 2023 10:00-13:00

Finding Focus

to book
23 November 2023 10:00-12:00

Pitch to Win

to book
24 January 2024 14:00- 16:00 Storytelling for Impact book here
25 January 2024 14:00- 16:00 Effective Writing for Academics book here
30 January 2024 14:00-15:00

Communicating Your Story
1:1 with Steve Rawling

This 1:1 opportunity will help you to refine and shape your idea using a narrative approach that brings clarity to your communication, inspiring people to pay attention and act.
book here
30 January 2024 15:00-16:00

Communicating Your Story
1:1 with Steve Rawling

book here
30 January 2024 16:00-17:00

Communicating Your Story
1:1 with Steve Rawling

book here
8 February 2024 10:00- 13:00 Imposter Syndrome Essentials to book
13 February 2024 10:00 – 11:00

Communicating Your Story
1:1 with Steve Rawling

book here
13 February 2024 11:00-12:00

Communicating Your Story
1:1 with Steve Rawling

book here
13 February 2024 12:00-13:00

Communicating Your Story
1:1 with Steve Rawling

book here
13 February 2024 14:00-15:00

Communicating Your Story
1:1 with Steve Rawling

book here
13 February 2024 15:00-16:00

Communicating Your Story
1:1 with Steve Rawling

book here
13 February 2024 16:00-17:00

Communicating Your Story
1:1 with Steve Rawling

book here
15 February 2024 14:00- 16:00

How to write an Op-Ed

book here
21 February 2024 09:00-17:00

Personal Impact

book here
12 March 2024 10:00-12:00

How to Prepare for Media Interviews

book here
13 March 2024 10:00-13:00 Managing Your Research Projects book here
14 March 2024 10:00-13:00 Recognising and Responding to Distressed People book here

For queries on any of these programmes please contact staffdev@tcd.ie.