Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy

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Post ID: 039491

Post Summary: The Discipline of Physiotherapy, Trinity College, Dublin (TCD), invites applicants for an Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy. The successful candidate will be based in the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St. James’ Hospital and will provide teaching across a range of modules within the Discipline of Physiotherapy. The successful candidate will also be required to supervise research students, contribute to the research profile of the Discipline by actively engaging in research and contribute to the administration of the Discipline. The holder of this position is accountable to the Head of Discipline of Physiotherapy, TCD.

Post status: Tenure Track - This position is Tenure Track position which is 5-years in the first instance, permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.

Closing Date: Monday 12th October at 12 noon (Irish Standard Time)

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements.

Salary:

This appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€43,859 - €104,618 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.

monthly/weekly payscales.

How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, candidates should submit the following:

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

Applicants who do not address these requirements will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.

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 Professor John Gormley, Head of Discipline of Physiotherapy, at 

[email protected]
Application queries

about this post, please email Katie Doran, Recruitment Partner at

[email protected]

and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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