Assistant Professor in Maternal Health

Job Title : Assistant Professor in Maternal Health Pay Scale : Lecturer Merged Closing Date : 06-Mar-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recruit@tcd.ie 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. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction. Post ID: 038700 Post Summary We seek to appoint an Assistant Professor in Maternal Health. The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to the teaching, research and administrative activities in the midwifery team and in the School.  This appointment arises in response to the continued growth and development of the Midwifery profession within the School, and reflects a strategic commitment to expanding capacity, enhancing expertise, and building on Trinity College Dublin’s leadership in Midwifery education, maternal health and maternity services research. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to teaching and research and engagement in scholarly activities. This post provides an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to developments pertinent to research areas of strategic focus for the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, and the Trinity Centre for Maternity care Research (TCMCR). The successful candidate will be expected to have a depth of knowledge pertinent to the role and will be expected to attract research funding and attain scholarly publications. The candidate will report to the Head of Midwifery and the Head of School. The successful applicant will be expected to take up post on as soon as possible. Please note that Police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for a post. 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 Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€42,500 - €101,541 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) How to apply: Applications will only be accepted through e-recruitment. Applicants must provide the following information in applying for this position: 1.        A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications. 2.        The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees. 3.        A comprehensive research plan, summarising planned projects and funding to be sought for the next five years - maximum 2 pages). 4.        A teaching statement summarising teaching experience and approach (maximum – 2 pages). 5.        A cover letter. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Professor Vivienne Brady at Vivienne.Brady@tcd.ie Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage. Please note: 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 may include the delivery of a presentation. The successful applicant will be expected to take up post as soon as possible. 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. Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd.ie  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. Further Information Filesize Assistant Professor in Maternal Health_Jan VB.pdf 254.8 Information for Applicants.pdf 465.5 Return to Search Apply for Job