Description du poste
The School of Social Work and Social Policy offers social work education via the Bachelor in Social Studies (BSS) and the Master in Social Work (MSW). This post is to directly support these flagship social work programmes as well as the other undergraduate & postgraduate offerings within the School. Candidates must hold a PhD in the social sciences (either completed or submitted by the time of commencement of the post). They also must hold a professional qualification in social work and are registered, or are eligible to register, as a social worker with CORU, Health and Social Care Professional Regulator Ireland. The successful candidate must be registered with CORU prior to the commencement of the post. Appointees will be expected to contribute significantly to the research output and teaching programmes of the School. They will have, or show clear potential of having, relative to career stage, a track record in research, including high impact scholarship and international publications; teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level; administrative and managerial skills. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and collegiate team with an established track record in social work education, social work research and cross disciplinary domestic and international research activity. Post status: 5 Year Fixed Term (Tenure Track) Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Merged (€42,952 - €102,556) point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. ( tcd.ie ) Closing Date: 14th December 2026, 12 Noon Irish time How to apply:• A cover letter outlining how their experience makes them suitable for the role and how they meet all essential requirements. (2 pages max.)• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.• The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mails, etc.) of three referees.• A teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach, addressing the requirements of this post including an outline of three potential original modules) – 2 pages max.• A research Statement (summarising current research and immediate plans) – 2 pages max. Informal Enquiries to Professor Nicola Carr ( ncarr@tcd.ie ), Head of School. https://www.tcd.ie/swsp / Application queries about this post, please email Recruitment E: recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. Please Note: Candidates who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the shortlist stage. 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.