Assistant Professor in Intellectual Disability Nursing

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position in the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy.

Using a wide range of teaching and assessment methodologies which foster a deep approach to learning and equip students with the skills and attributes needed to be lifelong learners:

• Working proactively to enhance and enrich existing modules and programmes;
• Contributing to the design and development of new modules and programmes;
• Providing research supervision for taught postgraduate students.

Research and Scholarship

To contribute to the research agenda and profile of the School by:

• Having clearly articulated research interests and research profile development plans;
• Publishing new ideas and findings in high impact international journals;
• Achieving measurable impact via citations;
• Generating research income to support research initiatives;
• Contributing to research activities such as conferences, seminars etc.;
• Attracting and supervising postgraduate research students;
• Contributing to the research culture and environment in the School and, where appropriate, working collaboratively on research initiatives.

Service and Contribution to the University and Society

To contribute to the leadership, management and administration of the School by:

• Contributing proactively to relevant School and University committees, working groups and meetings;
• Actively engaging in accreditation-related activities;
• Delivering management and school roles to a high standard;
• Representing the School in activities such as marketing and student recruitment;
• Developing relationships with stakeholders within and outside the University;
• Engaging in external academic, enterprise, professional, public sector and community activities to enhance the reputation and impact of the School.

Qualifications and Experience

Ideally applicants will have a PhD or equivalent (NFQ Level 10) in nursing or a relevant discipline. Applicants with a master's degree with substantial relevant clinical experience may be accepted for appointment to a Fixed Term five year contract (Assistant Professor above bar post). Post holders must have four years clinical experience in intellectual disability nursing in lieu of PhD. In the absence of a PhD, successful candidates will be currently undertaking or be committed to undertake a sponsored PhD in a relevant field within the duration of this fixed term five year contract.

Applicants must be registered or be eligible to register in the Intellectual Disability Nursing Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Demonstrable evidence of a strong clinical background in Intellectual Disability Nursing is required. Previous teaching experience in an academic setting or in a service setting is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with evidence of successful teamwork and a collaborative and collegial approach. They should also demonstrate the ability to develop excellent work relationships with colleagues both in the university and healthcare/service environments.

The successful candidate will ideally possess the following:

• Evidence of conducting research and dissemination with a track record of peer-reviewed publications;
• Evidence of contributing to funded research projects and/or attracting funding from competitive research funding schemes;
• Registration, or eligibility to register on the Nurse Tutor’s Division with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or hold a recognised teaching and learning qualification.

The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training: Orientation Health.