A new opportunity has opened for an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology
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Post Summary
The School of Psychology seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Psychology. Applications are sought from candidates who have experience of teaching in psychology at undergraduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver teaching on the undergraduate programme in Psychology and to contribute teaching to other postgraduate programmes in the School, to provide supervision to both undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, and to contribute to the international profile of research in psychology in the School of Psychology.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract
This is a specific purpose contract. The specific purpose of this employment is to fill an Assistant Professor vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from maternity leave.
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
How to apply:
In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit the following by e-Recruitment:
• Cover letter stating rationale for applying for the post at this stage of career.
• Full curriculum vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses if possible).
• Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 2 pages).
• Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years– maximum of 2 pages).
Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills.
Applicants who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the shortlist stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Sven Vanneste, Head of School at SVEN.VANNESTE@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.
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