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Assistant Professor in Medical Education

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    Trinity College Dublin (Head Office)
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    Ref: #JOB-2456508
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    TRINITY COL DUBLIN, 3 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 XH97
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    No of positions: 1
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    39 hours per week
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    43859.00 - 104618.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 03 Jul 2026
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    Closing On: 31 Jul 2026

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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) 
Closing Date: 12 Noon Irish Standard Time, 4th August 2026
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 deliver
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  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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