Assistant Professor in Practice of Pharmacy

School/Department:                 School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 

Job Category and Level:          Academic; Assistant Professor (Maternity Leave Cover)

Post status:                                Specific Purpose Contract

The specific purpose of this contract is to fill an Assistant Professor vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from maternity leave.

The Purpose of the Role 

Applications are invited for this specific purpose contract for maternity leave cover within the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, tenable from 26th January 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

Context 

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences currently offers undergraduate pharmacy education, postgraduate degrees by research and several taught postgraduate courses. 

This position is to provide maternity leave cover in the area of practice of pharmacy, with key responsibilities to support the 5-year Pharmacy (Integrated) programme, and to strengthen the School’s existing teaching and research in the pharmacy practice area. 

This position supports the 5-year Integrated Pharmacy Programme, specifically in the activities of APPEL (Affiliation for Pharmacy Practice Experiential Learning). APPEL is a joint initiative of the three Schools of Pharmacy (Trinity College Dublin, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and University College Cork (UCC)) to coordinate workplace-based learning and assessment. The position would suit an individual who has an interest in engaging with the profession, participating in the development and management of practice placements as part of the Integrated Pharmacy Programme, as well as contributing to teaching and undertaking practice of pharmacy and/or pedagogic research.

Person Requirements 

The role-holder will require the following knowledge, skills and attributes for successful performance in the role. 

Qualifications 

• Must be registered or eligible to register as a pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland. 

• Must hold or be undertaking a suitable postgraduate qualification relevant to this position. 

• Must have patient care/clinical experience in the community and/or hospital pharmacy setting. 

• Must have experience of developing pharmacy practice modules for students on placements.