Assistant Professor in Practice of Pharmacy
Trinity College Dublin (Head Office)
Location: 3 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 XH97.
Job Reference: #JOB-2433122
Application Details
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Job Description
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University has a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation.
This position provides maternity leave cover in the area of practice of pharmacy within the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The role involves supporting the 5‑year Integrated Pharmacy Programme, strengthening the School’s teaching and research in pharmacy practice, and participating in the development and management of practice placements as part of the Integrated Pharmacy Programme. The position also supports activities of APPEL (Affiliation for Pharmacy Practice Experiential Learning), a joint initiative of Trinity, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and University College Cork (UCC) to coordinate workplace‑based learning and assessment.
Responsibilities
Support the 5‑year Integrated Pharmacy Programme and its practice‑placement components.
Develop and manage practice placements for pharmacy students.
Contribute to teaching and undertake research in pharmacy practice and pedagogic research.
Strengthen the School’s existing teaching and research in the pharmacy practice area.
Qualifications
Pharmacy degree and relevant professional experience.
Strong interest in engaging with the profession and developing practice placements.
Demonstrated teaching experience and a commitment to pedagogic research.
Strong academic profile and research plan.
Contract & Pay
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract (temporary, pending return from maternity leave).
Hours of work: As prescribed under Public Service Agreements.
Salary: Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€42,500 – €101,541 per annum) in line with current Government pay policy.
Application Method
Please submit the following via the online portal:
Cover letter (maximum one A4 page). Must address the requirements.
Full curriculum vitae, list of publications and contact details of three referees.
Research plan summarising research to be carried out in the next one to two years (maximum two A4 pages).
Teaching statement summarizing teaching experience and approach (maximum two A4 pages).
Applications incomplete will not be considered for shortlisting. Applications in progress at the closing time will be automatically cancelled.
Contact
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Cristín Ryan, Professor of Pharmacy Practice.
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