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.
Specific Purpose Contract
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. The applicant should give examples of involvement in teaching and what the applicant learned from the process.
2. Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.
Closing date: 12 Noon, 14th April 2025.
Informal enquiries can be made to: Professor Breffni O’Rourke at orourkeb@tcd.ie.
Application queries: For this post, please email Clodagh Burke at dalyc28@tcd.ie 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 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 displaced due to war.
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