Assistant Professor in Psychology

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Post Summary

The School of Psychology seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Psychology. Applications are sought from candidates who have experience of teaching in psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver teaching on the undergraduate programme in Psychology and to contribute teaching to other postgraduate programmes in the School, to provide supervision to both undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, and to contribute to the international profile of research in psychology in the School of Psychology.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

The purpose of this post is to support the School in managing and consolidating current student numbers on the MSc Applied Psychology programme and to assess the sustainability of this level of intake. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as this post is established for the specific purpose of supporting programme delivery at the current level and enabling the School to assess the sustainability of student demand and associated resourcing requirements. Employment will terminate on completion of this specific purpose.

Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€43,425 - €103,582 per annum) https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

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

How to apply:

To assist the selection process, applicants should submit the following by e-Recruitment:

•   Cover letter stating rationale for applying for the post at this stage of career.

•   Full curriculum vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses if possible).

•   Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 2 pages).

•   Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years– maximum of 2 pages).

Please note:

•   Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting 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.

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 below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Sven Vanneste, Head of School at SVEN.VANNESTE@tcd.ie

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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