Assistant Professor in AI and Technology for Education

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Post Summary:

The School of Education seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in AI and Technology for Education (Specific Purpose Contract).

The Assistant Professor in AI and Technology for Education will contribute to programme development, teaching, supervision and research in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology for education. The post-holder will develop and deliver modules on AI literacy, learning analytics, educational technologies, digital pedagogy, and the ethical use of AI in learning environments. They will also conduct high quality research, secure funding, and support the development of innovative, evidence-based uses of AI in education. 

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract 

The purpose of this role is to develop programme offerings in the area of AI and technology for learning within the School’s suite of programmes. As this position is linked to a specific project, employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis. Once the programme development project is completed, the role will no longer be required.

Hours of Post: 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 Assistant Professor merged Salary Scale (€43,425 - €103,582 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to apply:

Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

•       Cover letter (1-2 pages)

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

•       A short research plan summarising research to be carried out during the post and including details of funding to be sought where appropriate (max. 2 pages)

•       A teaching and learning statement summarising your teaching experience, approaches used and underpinning philosophy (max. 2 pages)

Please note:

•       Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting.

•       Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.

•       Any applications which are still in progress at the time of closing will be automatically cancelled by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Professor Ann Devitt, Head of School, Head of Education HeadofEducation@tcd.ie

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

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