Assistant Professor in Anatomy

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The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to anatomy teaching and research in the School of Medicine. The successful applicant will have an established reputation in anatomy teaching and a track record of research in the anatomical sciences or a related field.

Post status

Tenure Track - This position is Tenure Track position which is 5 years in the first instance, permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.

Hours of Post

Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements.

Salary

This appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€43,425 €103,582 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. Monthly/weekly pay scales.

How to apply

In order to assist the selection process, candidates should submit the following:

• Full curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (e mail addresses if possible)
• Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach - 2 pages maximum)
• Research plan (summarising areas of research interest - 2 pages maximum)

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

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr Denis Barry, Head of Discipline, .

Application queries

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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