Assistant Professor in Educational Assessment

Post Summary

For over twenty years, post-graduate modules in Educational Assessment have been offered as part of the Master in Education, Professional Master of Education and Bachelor of Music Education degrees. These modules are core to all programmes and are an accreditation requirement for the Professional Master of Education and the Bachelor of Music Education. These programmes are the major flagship programmes of the school and Educational Assessment is a critical component in each of them.

The Assistant Professor in Educational Assessment will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in the field of Educational Assessment in Trinity College Dublin’s School of Education. The successful candidate will work with well-established teams on our initial teacher education, masters and doctoral programmes in this critical area and support the future development of the field as part of the School's strategic plan. They will have a strong background in Educational Assessment and be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s postgraduate taught and research programmes including supervision at masters and doctoral levels. They will undertake research, knowledge generation and dissemination in the field of Educational Assessment.

Post Status

Specific Purpose Contract

The specific purpose of this employment is to fill a vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from secondment. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition.

Hours of Post

Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Salary

This appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor merged Salary Scale (€43,425 - €103,582 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to Apply

Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

• Cover letter (1-2 pages max)
• Full curriculum vitae, your list of publications and include the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses where possible)
• A research plan summarising research to be carried out during the post and including details for funding to be sought where appropriate (max. 2 pages)
• A teaching and learning statement summarising your teaching experience, approaches used and underpinning philosophy (max. 2 pages)

Please Note

• Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting.
• Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.
• Any applications which are still in progress at the time of closing will be automatically cancelled by the system.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Professor Ann Devitt, Head of School at HeadofEducation@tcd.ie

Application queries about this post, please email Olivia McTernan, Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.