Job Title: Assistant Professor in Applied Sign Linguistics
Client: Trinity College Dublin
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 18a094979155
Job Views: 2
Posted: 16.03.2025
Expiry Date: 30.04.2025
Job Description:
The School of Linguistic, Speech and Communications Sciences seeks to appoint a full-time Assistant Professor in Applied Sign Linguistics. The successful candidate will ideally hold a PhD and will carry out teaching and research on aspects of the linguistics/applied linguistics of sign languages/sign language interpreting/sign language teaching and learning. The post holder will also be responsible for administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Discipline, in line with the workload model of the School.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract
Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: Academic Hours Public Service Agreement.
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€42,500 - €101,541 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.
Application Procedure:
In order to assist the selection process, candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae, a Cover Letter (1x A4 page), and a short video of their teaching philosophy in ISL or International Sign. The teaching philosophy video should:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the teaching and learning process, providing examples of involvement in teaching and what the applicant learned from the process.
2. Illustrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.
Please Note: Candidates who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter and video will not be considered at the shortlist stage. Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills.
Informal enquiries can be made to: Professor Breffni O’Rourke at [email protected]
Application queries: For queries about this post, please email Clodagh Burke at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
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, and those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who 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, recognizing 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.
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