Assistant Professor in Applied Sign Linguistics

About Trinity: Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). 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. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction Post Summary 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: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf 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. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) Application Procedure Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

• Cover letter stating why the applicant wishes to be considered for this Assistant professorship.

• Full curriculum vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses if possible).

• Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years and including details for funding to be sought – maximum of 2 pages).

• Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 2 pages).

• Leadership/innovation statement – outlining the innovation, project, and development that the candidate would like to initiate at Trinity Business School (Maximum of 2 pages)

• PLEASE NOTE:Candidates who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the short list stage.
• Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation.

Informal enquiries can be made to: email : Professor Breffni O’Rourke orourkeb@tcd.ie Application queries about this post, please email Clodagh Burke at E: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 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.