Posted 19 June, 2026
Assistant Professor in Intellectual Disability Nursing
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 46504000
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). 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.
Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post ID: 039152
Post Summary
We seek to appoint an Assistant Professor in Intellectual Disability Nursing. The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to Intellectual Disability Nursing teaching, research and administrative activities in the School of Nursing & Midwifery. The successful applicant will have an established reputation in teaching and research in Intellectual Disability Nursing and will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in this field and in interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision and mentoring. This post provides an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to developments relevant to the discipline in relevant research areas which are of strategic focus and interest for the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin and contemporary society more broadly. The successful candidate will be expected to have a depth of knowledge pertinent to the role and will be expected to publish and disseminate widely in the area of intellectual disability and also attract national and international research funding.
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.
Hours of Post: 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 Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€43,425 -€103,582 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:
Please note:
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made toMartin McMahon [email protected]
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post ID: 039152
Post Summary
We seek to appoint an Assistant Professor in Intellectual Disability Nursing. The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to Intellectual Disability Nursing teaching, research and administrative activities in the School of Nursing & Midwifery. The successful applicant will have an established reputation in teaching and research in Intellectual Disability Nursing and will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in this field and in interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision and mentoring. This post provides an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to developments relevant to the discipline in relevant research areas which are of strategic focus and interest for the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin and contemporary society more broadly. The successful candidate will be expected to have a depth of knowledge pertinent to the role and will be expected to publish and disseminate widely in the area of intellectual disability and also attract national and international research funding.
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.
Hours of Post: 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 Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€43,425 -€103,582 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)
- Full curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (e-mail addresses if possible)
- Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach - 2 pages maximum)
- Research plan (summarising areas of research interest - 2 pages maximum)
Please note:
- Applicants who do not submit the 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.
- 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.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made toMartin McMahon [email protected]
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
