Assistant Professor of Nursing

Trinity College Dublin

Institution Overview

  • University: Trinity College Dublin
  • Ranking: 75th globally (QS World University Rankings 2026)
  • Founded: 1592
  • School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
  • Post ID: 039152

Post Summary

We seek to appoint an Assistant Professor in Intellectual Disability Nursing. The post is primarily focused on:

  • Teaching in Intellectual Disability Nursing
  • Research in the same field
  • Administrative contributions within the School of Nursing & Midwifery

The successful applicant is expected to have an established reputation in both teaching and research in Intellectual Disability Nursing and will contribute to:

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Interdisciplinary curriculum delivery
  • Student supervision and mentoring

The role provides an opportunity to contribute to strategic research areas relevant to intellectual disability and wider contemporary societal needs.

Research Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Develop and maintain a strong research profile in Intellectual Disability Nursing
  • Publish and disseminate research widely
  • Attract national and international research funding
  • Contribute to strategic research priorities of the School and University

Teaching & Academic Duties

The role includes:

  • Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Curriculum development and interdisciplinary teaching
  • Supervision and mentoring of students
  • Contribution to academic administration and School activities
  • Engagement in teaching innovation and development

Employment Details

  • Post status: Tenure Track (5 years initial appointment)
  • Permanency: Subject to successful tenure review
  • Salary scale: €43,425 – €103,582 (Lecturer Full Scale, subject to government pay policy)
  • Working hours: As per Irish Public Service Agreements

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

  • Cover letter (1 page A4)
  • Full CV including publications and 3 referees
  • Teaching statement (max 2 pages)
  • Research plan (max 2 pages)

⚠️ Applications missing any of the above will not be considered.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting based on submitted materials
  • Interview includes a presentation component
  • Applications must be submitted via eRecruitment before the deadline
  • In-progress applications after closing time will be cancelled

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong expertise in Intellectual Disability Nursing
  • Established teaching experience in higher education
  • Active research profile with publications
  • Ability to secure research funding
  • Experience in supervision and mentoring
  • Commitment to interdisciplinary teaching

Institutional Values & Environment

Trinity College Dublin emphasizes:

  • Equality, diversity, and inclusion
  • Work-life balance and family-friendly policies
  • Support for non-traditional career paths and international applicants
  • Sustainability and “nature-positive” institutional goals

The university holds:

  • Athena SWAN Silver Award
  • EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion status

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Key Takeaway

This is a tenure-track academic position combining:

  • Strong teaching responsibility
  • Active research leadership in nursing
  • Long-term progression toward permanent professorship
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