"Professor of Nursing in Children and Young People’s Health"

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Post Summary

This is a joint appointment between Trinity College Dublin (TCD), School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Children's Health Ireland (CHI) - Health Service Executive Dublin and Midlands Region, thereafter, referred to as CHI. As a Professor of Nursing in Children and Young People’s Health, you will lead a collaborative, inclusive, nursing agenda that enhances the academic and clinical reputation of both institutions, nationally and internationally. You will spearhead interdisciplinary research and education in children and young people's health, strengthening clinical-academic partnerships and cultivating a vibrant research culture. Vitally, in addition to having the highest level of academic and clinical credibility, intellectual standing and research excellence, we need someone with the energy, ambition and enthusiasm to develop impactful research capacity, innovation, connectivity and culture across both organisations.

Post Status: Permanent

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Professorial salary scale line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€144,297 to €182,407 per annum] www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

How to Apply: Applicants should submit the following when applying:

• A cover letter (1 x A4 pages maximum)
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications and awarded research grants
• Names and contact details (i.e., addresses and e-mail) of three referees who will be in a position to provide references
• A research plan (summarising research to be carried out over the coming 5 years and including details of funding to be sought – up to 4 pages)
• A teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages)

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) Monday, 10th December 2025

Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal jobs.tcd.ie

Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system Late Applications will not be accepted.

Presentations and Interviews will be held in person on the 7th and 8th October 2025.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to the Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery, Professor Damien Brennan dbrennan@tcd.ie or to Regional Director of Nursing and Midwifery, HSE Dublin and Midlands, Eileen Whelan, RDONM.DublinMidlands@hse.ie

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.