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Post ID: 038860
Post Summary:- The position of Academic Developer offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformational educational initiatives aligned to Trinity’s Strategic Plan 2025-203, ensuring that Trinity remains at the forefront of educational excellence. The initial focus of this role will be to lead Trinity’s work programme on universal design for learning which aims to mainstream inclusive teaching and learning and universal design for learning (UDL) principles and practices across all Trinity curricula.
Post status: 3 year Fixed-Term Contract
The duration of this contract is limited to the above fixed-term period as the role is required to support the delivery of teaching and learning initiatives linked to Trinity’s Strategic Plan [2025–2030], with an initial focus on leading the Universal Design for Teaching, Learning and Assessment Programme. The role is not offered on a permanent basis as it is linked to a defined phase of activity which is expected to be complete within the current Strategic Plan. The continuation of the role beyond the fixed-term period will therefore be subject to a review of institutional priorities and operational requirements within Trinity Teaching and Learning. The role is also externally funded and does not form part of the University’s core funding and is available for a finite period only.
Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-3), Salary Scale (€69,545 - €89,965 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:
Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.
Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Pauline Rooney, Head Of Academic Practice E: PAULINE.ROONEY@tcd.ie
Application queries about this post, please email the Andrea Free at E: recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.