Posted 05 July, 2026
Assistant Professor in Medical Education
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 905897920
Job Title : Assistant Professor in Medical Education
Pay Scale : Lecturer Merged
Closing Date : 04-Aug-2026 12:00
Contact Email : [email protected]
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: 039273
Post Summary
The Discipline of Medical Education in the School of Medicine at Trinity College invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Medical Education with a particular focus on clinical education, the development of high-quality clinical learning experiences for students, and the building of networks of clinical educators across partner healthcare sites. The postholder will play a key role in the design, delivery, evaluation and enhancement of workplace-based learning across the undergraduate and internship continuum, ensuring alignment with university policy, international best practice, and the standards of the Irish Medical Council. The successful applicant will have an established or emerging reputation in teaching, faculty development, and educational scholarship, and will contribute to curriculum review with particular emphasis on clinical placements, longitudinal integrated clerkships, internship preparation, and transitions into postgraduate training.
Appointees will divide their time between teaching, educational research, and leadership of initiatives that support clinical supervisors, clinical tutors, and teaching hospitals in delivering excellent learning experiences. The postholder will play a critical role in strengthening partnerships between the School of Medicine and its affiliated clinical sites, and in developing sustainable communities of practice among clinical educators.
Post status: 2 Year Fixed-Term Contract
This employment is for the specific purpose of supporting the development of clinical placements across affiliated sites and delivering identified short- to medium-term strategic objectives in medical education and clinical training.
This employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as it is aligned to a fixed-term requirement to support curriculum reform and the development of clinical education initiatives within the School of Medicine.
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 Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€43,859 - €104,618 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit;
Please note:
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter 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 Aileen Patterson, E: [email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
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.
Pay Scale : Lecturer Merged
Closing Date : 04-Aug-2026 12:00
Contact Email : [email protected]
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: 039273
Post Summary
The Discipline of Medical Education in the School of Medicine at Trinity College invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Medical Education with a particular focus on clinical education, the development of high-quality clinical learning experiences for students, and the building of networks of clinical educators across partner healthcare sites. The postholder will play a key role in the design, delivery, evaluation and enhancement of workplace-based learning across the undergraduate and internship continuum, ensuring alignment with university policy, international best practice, and the standards of the Irish Medical Council. The successful applicant will have an established or emerging reputation in teaching, faculty development, and educational scholarship, and will contribute to curriculum review with particular emphasis on clinical placements, longitudinal integrated clerkships, internship preparation, and transitions into postgraduate training.
Appointees will divide their time between teaching, educational research, and leadership of initiatives that support clinical supervisors, clinical tutors, and teaching hospitals in delivering excellent learning experiences. The postholder will play a critical role in strengthening partnerships between the School of Medicine and its affiliated clinical sites, and in developing sustainable communities of practice among clinical educators.
Post status: 2 Year Fixed-Term Contract
This employment is for the specific purpose of supporting the development of clinical placements across affiliated sites and delivering identified short- to medium-term strategic objectives in medical education and clinical training.
This employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as it is aligned to a fixed-term requirement to support curriculum reform and the development of clinical education initiatives within the School of Medicine.
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 Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€43,859 - €104,618 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit;
- 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)
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.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter 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 Aileen Patterson, E: [email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
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.
