Workday Professor of Technology and Society (2023)

037001 Workday Professor of Technology and Society

Post Summary

Trinity College Dublin and Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) invite applications for the position of Workday Professor in Technology and Society. This position is a joint appointment between Trinity College Dublin (40%) and Technological University Dublin (60%).

Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, helping customers adapt and thrive in a changing world. Workday applications for financial management, human resources, planning, spend management, and analytics have been adopted by thousands of organisations around the world and across industries — from medium-sized businesses to more than 50% of the Fortune 500. Workday, which has its European Headquarters in Dublin, is working with Trinity College Dublin and TU Dublin to explore the influence of technological development on society.

The successful post-holder will have an excellent record in research and scholarship in areas related to technology and society, including high quality publications and funding, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring, administration and service to the academic community. The post-holder will have a proven ability for effective and inspirational leadership.

Post status: Permanent Position (TCD 40% / TU Dublin 60%)

Presentation & Interviews are expected to take place in person on Tuesday, 6th February and Wednesday 7th February 2024.

How to apply: Applicants should provide the following information when applying for the position.

• A cover letter indicating motivation.
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications, research funding and leadership activities.
• The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees.
• A research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years and including details of funding to be sought - 2 pages).
• A teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages).

Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter 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.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through

eRecruitment

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Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries

 about this post should be made to Dr. Jan Skopek, Head of Department of Sociology, Trinity College Dublin 

[email protected] 

 or Dr. Brendan Jennings, Vice President for Research and Innovation, TU Dublin 

[email protected]

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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.