Associate Professor in Midwifery

The Purpose of the Role

The School of Nursing and Midwifery in Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in Midwifery to contribute to Midwifery teaching, research and administrative activities in the school. The post of Associate Professor in Midwifery arises from the intent to strengthen and advance the School’s already leading position in education and research for Midwifery and maternity care in contemporary society, nationally and internationally.

Context and Background to the Post

The successful applicant will have a proven track record in research and education in Midwifery and will be expected to provide leadership in and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the profession of Midwifery, interdisciplinary curricular teaching, and supervision and mentoring. this post provides an exciting opportunity to advance developments in Midwifery, maternity care and maternal health, which are of strategic focus for the profession and the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The successful candidate will be expected to have a depth of knowledge pertinent to the role and will be expected to attract research funding and attain scholarly publication. The individual will also be required to complement and enhance the existing strengths of the Midwifery profession and the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The person appointed will be able to avail of an outstanding environment for education, research and scholarly activities. They will work closely with the Head of School, the Head of Discipline and Director of Midwifery programmes, Professor in Midwifery, Professor of Maternal Health, TCMCR, and other discipline members.

The successful applicant will be expected to take up post on as soon as possible. Please note that Police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for a post.

Post Title: Associate 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:  Appointment will be made on the Associate Professor Salary Scale commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€91,151 - €117,706 per annum) www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly_academic.pdf.

Closing date: 12 Noon, 15^th May 2025

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

How to Apply:

Applicants should provide the following information when applying for the Associate Professor in Midwifery:

1. A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications
2. The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees
3. A comprehensive research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next five years and including details of funding to be sought - maximum 2 pages) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages)
4. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting.

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

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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