Assistant Professor in German

The Department of Germanic Studies in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies at Trinity College Dublin welcomes applications for a fixed-term post as Assistant Professor in German Literature and Culture for a fixed period (Aug 2024 to Jan 2026). The purpose of the post is to cover teaching arising out of the retirement of the current Chair of German until a new Chair of German is appointed and in place.

This post is full-time, fixed-term. Applicants must be available to start August 2024.

The assistant professor salary scale is €36,469 - €95,441. Appointments will be made in line with public pay, new entrant salary will be no higher than point 8 on scale (€55,384).

About Trinity:

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 81st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). 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. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction

Post status: Fixed-Term Contract, Aug 2024-Jan 2026

Hours of Post: 

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€38,719 - €94,031 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Head of Discipline of Germanic Studies, Prof. Jürgen Barkhoff [email protected]

SLLCS is one of the largest of the twelve Schools in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and has over 140 members of staff in all, including full time academics, language assistants and lectors, part-time teachers, and professional staff. SLLCS is made up of 7 departments (French, Germanic Studies, Hispanic Studies, Italian, Irish and Celtic Languages, Near and Middle Eastern Studies, Russian and Slavonic Studies) and 8 Centres. The School enjoys a very high international reputation in its teaching and research and attracts highly qualified and motivated students from Ireland and internationally. Since its inception, it has consistently been ranked in the top 100 Modern Languages Schools in the QS subject rankings.

To apply:

Applicants must provide the following information when applying for the post:

• A cover letter outlining how their experience makes them suitable for the role (2 pages max.)
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
• The names and contact details (i.e. address, e-mail, etc.) of three academic referees.
• An outline of future research plans (2 pages max.)
• A teaching statement (summarising teaching philosophy, and experience – 2 pages max.)
• A sample syllabus of one potential original module that could be offered in a research-led context.

Note:

• Please note that all essential requirements must be met.
• Please do not include materials not requested at this stage, e.g. sample publications, copies of degrees. etc.
• Candidates who do not address the application requirements above (as stated) will not be considered at the short list stage and will be automatically eliminated from the competition.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills.

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:[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.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.