Assistant Professor in Practice of Pharmacy

Post Summary

The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to teaching, research and administrative activities in the School. The successful applicant will have an established reputation in teaching and research in the field of Practice of Pharmacy and will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in this field.

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences currently offers undergraduate pharmacy education, postgraduate degrees by research and several taught postgraduate courses.

This position supports the 5-year Integrated Pharmacy Programme, specifically in the activities of APPEL (Affiliation for Pharmacy Practice Experiential Learning). APPEL is a joint initiative of the three Schools of Pharmacy (Trinity College Dublin, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and University College Cork (UCC)) to coordinate workplace-based learning and assessment. The position would suit an individual who has an interest in engaging with the profession, participating in the development and management of practice placements as part of the Integrated Pharmacy Programme, as well as contributing to teaching and undertaking practice of pharmacy and/or pedagogic research.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract (Maternity Leave)

This is a specific purpose contract. It is for the specific purpose of filling an Assistant Professor vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from maternity leave. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition.

Salary:

Appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor (Former pay scale name ‘Lecturer’) Salary Scale (109 - Merged) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€39,469 to €95,441 per annum)  

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How to apply:

In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit:

Cover letter (maximum one A4 page).

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

Teaching statement summarising teaching experience and approach (one A4 page).

Research plan (summarising research interests and areas of potential research focus – 1 page

PLEASE NOTE:  Candidates who do not submit the application information will not be considered for shortlisting.

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. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries

 about this post should be made to Professor Cristín Ryan, Professor in Practice of Pharmacy, E:  

[email protected]
Application queries

about this post, please email Becky Brock, Recruitment Partner at E:  

[email protected]

and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

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