Assistant Professor - Medical Ethics and Law

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The purpose of the role

The Discipline of Medical Education in the School of Medicine at Trinity College invites applications for the post of an Assistant Professor in Medical Ethics and Law. The post will support and contribute to the teaching, assessment, research and administrative activities of Medical Ethics, Law and Professionalism education. The successful applicant will have an established reputation in teaching and research in the field of medical ethics and law, and be expected to assist in developing, delivering and assessing the undergraduate medical, and future postgraduate, programmes in conjunction with the Associate and Assistant Professors in Medical Ethics and Law, and Medical Education. They will also be expected to contribute to student mentoring, and engage in research into issues related to medical ethics, law, humanities and/or education.

The appointment is available from May 2025 and is a 5 year fixed term, tenure track post.

Police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for this post.

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: www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

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.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to: Professor Aileen Patterson, E: patteram@tcd.ie

Application procedure

To assist the selection process, applicants should submit;

• Cover Letter (1x A4 page)
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publication
• The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees
• A comprehensive research plan (maximum 2 pages) and a teaching statement (maximum 2 pages)

Please note:

• Applicants who do not submit the above will not be considered at the short list stage
• Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation.

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 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.

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. URL Link to Human Resources www.tcd.ie/hr

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.

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