Associate Professor in Social Innovation

Trinity Business School is an internationally ranked innovative business school, and is part of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s oldest and highest-ranking university. The School is Triple Accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. It also holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award in recognition of its achievement in the area of gender balance.  The Business School is housed in a contemporary, eco-conscious structure on the Trinity campus, adjacent to major international business hubs, especially those in the finance and digital business sectors.

Trinity Business School is seeking to recruit academics to deliver the key strategic objectives associated with its mission of “Transforming Business for Good”. Specifically, we are seeking to hire an Associate Professor in Social Innovation to deliver and develop the areas of social innovation and related fields – with a focus on organization, sustainability and impact.  We are seeking a candidate who can contribute to scholarship and teaching in the areas of cross-sectoral collaboration, governance and public and/or non-profit management and who has an established research publication trajectory commensurate with an international associate professor. Finally, the successful candidate will also have a sufficiently broad knowledge of business studies generally to be able contribute to other – mostly introductory or intermediate - business courses beyond the area of Social Innovation. 

Research:  The successful candidate will have a significant portfolio of research publications both in terms of quality and impact. High quality research outputs are demonstrated through publication in journals that are highly ranked by the Chartered Association of Business Schools (ABS) or featured in the Financial Times' top 50 list. Applicants with publications in the FTs’ list of preferred management research journals being particularly welcome.  In addition, we are looking for a candidate with a track record of securing significant research funding and experience in developing and leading research programmes and/or centres.

In addition to high quality outputs, we also expect that this research has a wider impact beyond an academic audience. TBS will be seeking evidence of engagement and impact in the business, social enterprise, NGO and/or public policy communities. This will include evidence of an understanding of the key challenges facing the relevant groups, clear evidence-based guidance and frameworks to contribute to the groups’ success, as well as an ability to communicate effectively with them – as these skills are crucial to fulfil our mission.

Teaching:  The successful candidate will be capable of delivering cutting-edge education. Trinity Business School is hoping to extend its online offerings and generalize blended programs. The candidate will therefore not only possess a profound understanding of the latest industry practices and academic theories, but he/she will have demonstrated an ability to communicate his/her knowledge and expertise in an online, interactive environment. As an Associate Professor, the candidate will be expected to inspire, challenge, and motivate students, fostering an atmosphere of innovation and critical thinking that reflects our commitment to academic excellence and professional growth.

Leadership: The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the direction of our social innovation and sustainable business programs and research, ensuring they remain at the forefront of business knowledge and provide our students with an educational experience that encompasses economic, social and environmental issues and solutions. This role demands a proactive approach to curriculum design, a keen understanding of market and societal trends, and the ability to anticipate and incorporate future advancements in the role of business & management in delivering ‘Business for Good’.

About Trinity:

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 81st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction

Post status: Permanent  

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

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Associate Professor Salary Scale (€85,675 - €110,635 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Application Procedure

Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

 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.

Informal enquiries can be made to: Professor Mary Lee Rhodes [email protected] or Dean Laurent Muzellec email : [email protected]

Application queries about this post, please email the 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.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.