Associate Professor in Mental Health Nursing

Job Title : Associate Professor in Mental Health Nursing Pay Scale : Senior Lecturer Closing Date : 09-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: 038862 Post Summary: The School of Nursing & Midwifery is seeking to recruit an Associate Professor in Mental Health Nursing to contribute to teaching, research, and administrative activities in this field. This position arises from the intent to strengthen Trinity College Dublin’s leadership in mental health nursing research and education, secure key funding opportunities, expand institutional capacity, and support the long-term growth and impact of the School in this critical area. The successful candidate will have a track record in the field of mental health nursing education and research. They will be expected to provide leadership in the discipline of mental health nursing and contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as interdisciplinary teaching, curriculum development, supervision, and academic mentoring. This post provides an exciting opportunity to advance mental health nursing, which is of strategic focus for the discipline and the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The successful candidate will have a depth of knowledge pertinent to the role and will have a sustained record of research funding capture leading to practice innovation and scholarly publication. The individual will also be required to connect with, complement, and enhance the existing strengths in the mental health nursing discipline and in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The appointee will be able to avail of an outstanding environment for education, research, and scholarly activities, and will be expected to engage with innovations and research initiatives in the mental health nursing discipline. The appointee will work closely with the head of discipline and other discipline members. Please note that police vetting will be conducted for individuals under consideration for this post. Post status: Permanent Contract Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are governed by the applicable Public Service Agreements. Further information is available at the following link: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pd Salary: This appointment will be made on the Associate Professor Salary Scale (€91,151 - €117,706 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 Associate 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. 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. 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