Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics

The School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences at Trinity College Dublin seeks applications from qualified candidates with an international research and teaching record for the post of Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics. The post-holder will join an experienced team of applied and theoretical linguists based in the School’s Centre for Language and Communication Studies (CLCS).

The post-holder will contribute to the growth of a world-class research and teaching programme in Applied Linguistics within CLCS, the School and at Trinity College Dublin. The post-holder will bring a track record of third-level teaching, research and engagement to leverage existing expertise.

It is essential that the successful candidate is an active researcher with a record of peer-reviewed publications, experience of third-level teaching and assessment, and potential to recruit and supervise postgraduate students as well as to seek external funding opportunities. The successful candidate will engage in research and dissemination initiatives at a national and international level.

The successful candidate will have an appreciation of the range of research and intellectual interests represented in Applied Linguistics in an international setting and will be able to articulate a clear vision for the development of their field in the university, nationally, and internationally. They will contribute in particular to the growth and development of the university’s existing Joint Honours undergraduate programme in Linguistics as well as postgraduate taught courses, especially the M.Phil. courses in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics.

Post Status: 5 Year Fixed Term, Tenure Track Post

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€37,960 to €92,187 per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf 

Hours: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. Further information is available at: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf 

Further Information for Candidates 

For information about the post and the School, please contact Professor Breffni O’Rourke, Head of Department, Centre for Language and Communication Studies, Trinity College Dublin ([email protected]). Applications will only be accepted through e-recruitment. Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation. Applicants must provide the following information in applying for this position:

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner, Frederique Roy-Boulet, [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

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.