Assistant Professor of Psychology

Job Title

Assistant Professor in Psychology of Education

Pay Scale

Lecturer Merged

Closing Date

15-Jun-2026 12:00

Contact Email

recruit@tcd.ie

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Post Summary

For over twenty years, post-graduate modules in Psychology of Education have been offered as part of the Master in Education, Professional Master of Education and Bachelor of Music Education degrees. These modules are core to all programmes and are an accreditation requirement for the Professional Master of Education and the Bachelor of Music Education. These programmes are the major flagship programmes of the school and Psychology of Education is a critical component in each of them.

The Assistant Professor in Psychology of Education will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in the field of Psychology of Education in Trinity College Dublin’s School of Education. The successful candidate will work with well-established teams on our initial teacher education, masters and doctoral programmes in this critical area and support the future development of the field as part of the School's strategic plan. They will have a strong background in Psychology applied to education and be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s postgraduate taught and research programmes including supervision at masters level. They will undertake research, knowledge generation and dissemination in the field of Psychology applied to education.

Post Status

Specific Purpose Contract

The specific purpose of this employment is to fill a vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from authorised leave. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition.

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 merged Salary Scale (€43,425 - €103,582 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to Apply

Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

• Cover letter (1-2 pages max)
• Full curriculum vitae, your list of publications and include the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses where possible)
• A research plan summarising research to be carried out during the post and including details for funding to be sought where appropriate (max. 2 pages)
• A teaching and learning statement summarising your teaching experience, approaches used and underpinning philosophy (max. 2 pages)

Please Note

• Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting.
• Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.
• Any applications which are still in progress at the time of closing will be automatically cancelled by the system.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Professor Ann Devitt, Head of School at HeadofEducation@tcd.ie

Application queries about this post, please email Olivia McTernan, Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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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.

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