New Job Posting - Assistant Professor in Psychology

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We are seeking a committed and dedicated individual to join our team and contribute to the growth, delivery, and continuous improvement of the CIHS's Research, Education and Training programmes. This role includes supporting ongoing research projects, delivering Human Factors training, as well as other Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses in areas such as Sustainability, Workplace Wellbeing, and Systemic Risk Management. Additionally, the role will contribute to teaching on our Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma, and MSc programme in Managing Risk and System Change. The ideal candidate will have expertise in at least one of the following areas, Human Factors, Risk and Safety Management, Sustainable behaviour, Workplace Wellbeing and will have a strong track record in creating and delivering training programmes across diverse industries.

 

Post Status: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract.

The 2 year fixed term duration of this post is to establish and develop the offering of CPD courses.

 

Department/Faculty: Centre for Innovative Human Systems (CIHS) / School of Psychology

 

Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

 

Salary:   Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€42,500 - €101,541 per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

 

Hours of Work:   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

 

 

Candidates must submit the following:

 

1.       Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum. This letter should specifically discuss the applicant’s motivations for applying for the job.

2.       Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees.

3.       Research statement - 2 x A4 pages maximum. This statement summarizes current and future research plans.

4.       Teaching statement - 2 x A4 pages maximum. This statement summarizes teaching experience and approach.

 

Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting. The application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.

 

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Siobhan Corrigan, Co-Director Centre for Innovative Human Systems at scorrig@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 who 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.