Assistant Professor in 20th Century History

The Department of History, Trinity College Dublin, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in twentieth-century history.  Open to any geographic or thematic specialization, but we would be especially pleased to make an appointment in a field in which the department currently lacks expertise, for example in African, South Asian, or Middle Eastern history, or in an area of current high student demand, for example in Irish or British history. The post-holder will maintain research interests in their area of specialisation, with demonstrable expertise and relevant publications. The successful candidate will participate in the teaching of first- and second-year lecture modules and teach third- and fourth-year and MPhil modules in their area, and supervise undergraduate and MPhil dissertations. The post-holder will also undertake other teaching and administrative duties at the direction of the Head of Department.

The successful candidate will have: A PhD in history or in area studies with a strong historical focus, completed by the start date, is essential; evidence of a personal contribution and commitment to excellence in teaching is essential; proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in twentieth-century history is essential; potential to manage and develop modules in a university setting is essential.

 Post Title: Assistant Professor in 20th Century History

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please following link below: [http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf] 

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€38,719 to €94,031 per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf  

Closing date: 12 Noon, 7th June 2023

Applications will only be accepted by applying online via http://jobs.tcd.ie Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

• A cover letter outlining their interest in the position
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications
• The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees
• A research plan (summarising research to be carried out and including details of funding to be sought- max 2 pages) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – max 2 pages)

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Professor Ruth Mazo Karras [email protected]

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. The University is actively pursuing a Silver level award, which it has committed to achieving by 2025. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities, and applicants with disabilities.