Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy. The successful candidate will be based in the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St.

James' Hospital, and will provide teaching across a range of modules within the Discipline of Physiotherapy. The appointment includes supervising research students, contributing to the Discipline's research profile, and leading evidence-based teaching and clinically relevant curricula.

Qualifications

• Provide teaching across a range of modules within the Discipline of Physiotherapy.
• Supervise research students and contribute to the Discipline's research profile.
• Lead evidence-based and clinically relevant teaching to aid curriculum development.
• Develop and lead research programmes in Chronic Disease management.
• Contribute to the administration of the Discipline and work with clinical partners.

Responsibilities

• Teach across physiotherapy modules within the Discipline.
• Supervise research students and contribute to research outputs.
• Lead and develop research programmes relevant to the Discipline.
• Support collaborations with clinical partners and services providers.
• Participate in administration and governance of the Discipline.

Job description

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.

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Post Summary

The Discipline of Physiotherapy, Trinity College, Dublin (TCD), invites applicants for an Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy. The successful candidate will be based in the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St.James' Hospital and will provide teaching across a range of modules within the Discipline of Physiotherapy. The successful candidate will also be required to supervise research students, contribute to the research profile of the Discipline by actively engaging in research and contribute to the administration of the Discipline. The holder of this position is accountable to the Head of Discipline of Physiotherapy, TCD.

Context

The Discipline requires a candidate to support and lead evidence based and clinically relevant teaching to aid the development of curricula, advanced practice and support relationships with new and existing services provider partners. They will also be required to lead and develop research programmes which are relevant to the Discipline in the area of Chronic Disease management. The School and Discipline prioritise health related research collaboration with clinical partners, national and international colleagues, other relevant stakeholders and industry.

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.

Closing Date

Monday 12 th October at 12 noon (Irish Standard Time)

Hours of Post

Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Salary

This appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€43,859 - €104,618 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

€43,859 to €104,618 - please see advert