Assistant Professor in Medical Education

The Discipline of Medical Education in the School of Medicine at Trinity College invites applications for the post of an Assistant Professor in Medical Education. The post will support and contribute to the teaching, research, and administrative activities in the discipline. This role will have a particular emphasis on developing and implementing an evidence-based education practices across the undergraduate medicine course in line with the university policies and international best practice, to meet the standards of the Irish Medical Council.

The successful applicant will have an established reputation in teaching and research in the field of medical education and be expected to contribute to the ongoing review of the curriculum.

Appointees will be expected to divide their time between teaching, research, supporting undergraduate medical education including curriculum review and Internship programmes. The postholder will play a critical role in the development of the new discipline and its impact on medical education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

This is a 5 year fixed term contract with a view to permanency.

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

Post Title: Assistant Professor in Medical Education

Post status: Tenure Track. This position is a Tenure Track position which is 5-years in the first instance, permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please following link below: (www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf)

Salary:  Appointment will be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications/experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€42,500 to €101,541 per annum] www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly_academic.pdf.

Closing date: 12 Noon, 30^th April 2025

Applications will only be accepted by applying online via jobs.tcd.ie Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

Cover Letter (1x A4 page)

• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications
• 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.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Aileen Patterson - patteram@tcd.ie

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