Assistant Professor in Mental Health Nursing

Job Title : Assistant Professor in Mental Health Nursing Pay Scale : Lecturer Merged Closing Date : 02-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: 038827 Post Summary The School of Nursing & Midwifery is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor in Mental Health Nursing to contribute to teaching, research and administrative activities in this field. The successful candidate will have a developing profile in mental health nursing education and research and will support the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This position arises in response to the continued growth and development of the mental health nursing discipline within the School, reflecting a strategic commitment to expanding capacity, enhancing expertise, and building on Trinity College Dublin’s leadership in mental health nursing education and research. The appointee will have opportunity to avail of an outstanding environment for education, research, and scholarly endeavour, and will be expected to engage with new innovations and research initiatives in the Discipline of Mental Health Nursing. They will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources within the School and College to support their education, research, and scholarly activities. The appointee will work closely with the Head of Discipline and other discipline members.   This is five-year fixed term tenure track post. Please note that police vetting will be conducted for individuals under consideration for this 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 following link below: https://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: Applicants should provide the following information when applying for the Assistant Professor post: 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, summarising planned projects and funding to be sought for the next five years - maximum 2 pages). A teaching statement summarising teaching experience and approach (maximum – 2 pages). A cover letter. Note: Candidates who do not submit the required information will not be considered for shortlisting. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Prof Louise Doyle louise.doyle@tcd.ie Note: Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation. Please note that Garda (Police) vetting will be sought in respect of applicants who come under consideration for the post in line with regulatory and safeguarding requirements. 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. 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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 Mental Health Nursing.pdf 255.1 Information for Applicants.pdf 465.5 Return to Search Apply for Job