Assistant Professor in Applied Sign Language

The School of Linguistic, Speech and Communications Sciences seeks to appoint a full-time Assistant Professor in Applied Sign Linguistics. The successful candidate will ideally hold a PhD, and will carry out teaching and research on aspects of the linguistics/applied linguistics of sign languages/sign language interpreting/ sign language teaching and learning. The post holder will also be responsible for administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Discipline, in line with the workload model of the School.

Specific Purpose Contract

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€42,500 - €101,541 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Application Procedure

In order to assist the selection process, candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) and a short video of their teaching philosophy in ISL or International Sign.

The teaching philosophy video should:

Demonstrate understanding of the teaching and learning process. The applicant should give examples of involvement in teaching and what the applicant learned from the process.

Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

Closing date: 12 Noon, 14^th April 2025.

Informal enquiries can be made to: Professor Breffni O’Rourke orourkeb@tcd.ie

Application queries about this post, please email Clodagh Burke at dalyc28@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 whom 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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