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Trinity is Irelands leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Post ID: 038686 Post Summary**:-** The position of Senior Academic Developer & Strategic Initiatives Lead offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformational educational initiatives aligned to Trinitys Strategic Plan 2025-2030 , ensuring that Trinity remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Teaching and Learning Initiatives are funded by a range of key stakeholders including the National Forum for Teaching and Learning/Higher Education Authority (HEA); the National Tertiary Office; Erasmus and European Higher Education Area (EHEA) bodies. In the national context, three principal areas currently identified as strategic priorities are Digital Transformation, Education Sustainable Development (ESD), and Academic Integrity & Artificial Intelligence (AI). Several related strategic teaching and learning initiatives are currently underway at Trinity College with others in planning. The purpose of this role is to drive, lead and manage such initiatives, translating academic vision into enhancement of pedagogical practice while ensuring alignment with funder expectations and strategic objectives. Post status: Specific Purpose Contract The role is for the specific purpose of leading teaching and learning initiatives such as Education for Sustainable Development and GenAI for teaching and learning, amongst other initiatives, thereby supporting the implementation of strategic priorities and associated educational goals aligned to Trinitys Strategic Plan 2025-2030. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis, as the deliverables of this role are linked to Trinitys Strategic Plan. Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-6), Salary Scale (€69,545 - €110,118 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. ( 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 click apply to view the job description for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr. Pauline Rooney, Head Of Academic Practice, E: Application queries about this post, please email the Andrea Free at E: 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 Irelands 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 worklife balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.