Professor in Midwifery

The Purpose of the Role

The Professor in Midwifery will provide strategic and operational input to expanding and developing Maternity Care Research and practice at Trinity College Dublin. Maternity Care is one of the key pillars of research and research strengths in the School of Nursing and Midwifery.  The post will build on and progress the current research activity and research priorities of the School. The position is also being established in the context of supporting the Trinity Centre for Maternity Care Research in the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Context

The School has recently embarked on its Strategic Plan 2023-2030: ‘Transforming healthcare and creating a better future for all, through which we provide world-leading educational programmes to prepare nursing, midwifery and other health professionals to meet the needs and inform the future development of national and international healthcare. This programmes are aligned to our cutting-edge collaborative research across our research centres and research themes.

The School is seeking to appoint a motivated and talented individual who will become an integral part of the midwifery team, and who will  advance the sustainability of midwifery and maternity care research innovation in the School. The appointee will be expected to lead in education, research and school related policy development at national and regional levels. The person appointed will be required to build on and lead the School’s existing research and education profile in Midwifery and Maternity care and to advance research priorities by contributing to developing and disseminating evidence-based care within the local, national and international contexts.

Post Title: Professor in Midwifery

Post status: Permanent

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:  Salary: This appointment will be made on the Professor In Salary Scale (€103,462 - €138,319 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Closing date: 12 Noon, 29^th May 2025

Applications will only be accepted by applying online via jobs.tcd.ie

How to Apply:

In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit:

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

Please note:

• Candidates who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills
• 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 on the TCD Portal for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr Vivienne Brady, Vivienne.brady@tcd.ie 

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

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