Professor in General Nursing

Post Summary:

The Professor in General Nursing will provide strategic and operational leadership to support the expansion and development of general nursing research and practice at Trinity College Dublin. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Discipline of General Nursing and to interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision and mentoring. The post will expand on current research activity, and on the research priorities of the School and the General Nursing Discipline. This post provides an exciting opportunity to advance developments in the field of General Nursing and its components, which are of strategic focus for the Discipline and the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The successful candidate must have a depth of knowledge pertinent to the role and will be expected to attract research funding and attain scholarly achievements. The individual will also be required to connect with, complement, and enhance the existing strengths within the General Nursing Discipline and the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Context

The School’s Strategic Plan 2023-2030 “Transforming healthcare and creating a better future for all” provides for a world-leading educational Programme to prepare nursing, midwifery and other health professionals for high quality, evidence-based care delivery. The post of Professor in General Nursing arises from the intent to strengthen and advance the School’s leading position nationally and internationally and to support, sustain, and further enhance it as a distinguished leader in general nursing education. The successful candidate will be required to develop a significant research agenda in General Nursing and will be expected to undertake teaching, research, research supervision, publication, academic administration, in addition to other scholarly activities.  They will contribute to general nursing through the activities of the Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation and/or the other research themes in the school.

Post Title: Professor in General Nursing

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: 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, 30^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 Damien Brennan, Head of School, dbrennan@tcd.ie 

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

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