Assistant Professor in Geography Education

This is a three-year, fixed term post as Assistant Professor in Geography Education. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and supervision duties across the School, and will have an active programme of research in geography education that will contribute to the international profile of the School. The post of Assistant Professor in Geography Education is essential for the continued development of teaching, research, and supervision within an interdisciplinary approach in the School of Education. The successful candidate will co-ordinate the PME in Geography Education. They will teach and supervise on this course and contribute to the School’s postgraduate taught and research programmes including supervision at master’s and doctoral levels. The post-holder will undertake research, knowledge generation and dissemination in the field of Geography Education.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. The University is actively pursuing a Silver level award, which it has committed to achieving by 2025. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities, and applicants with disabilities.

Post status: 3 Year Fixed Term

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. Please see:  http://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 [€36,369 to €88,616 per annum]  https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

How to apply: Candidates should submit the following via E-Recruitment:

• Cover letter (one A4 page).
• Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees, including a referee for past teaching practice.
• Teaching statement (summarizing teaching experience and approach – 2 pages maximum)

Please note:

• Candidates who do not address the application requirements 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 Conn Mc Cluskey [email protected] 

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner Frederique Roy-Boulet [email protected]  and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.