Assistant Professor in Global History

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position 

Assistant Professor in Global History

School of History and Geography

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Fixed Term contract 2 years

Overview of the department 

The School of History and Geography is an ambitious, research-intensive School in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. While possessing and promoting an international perspective, the School has a particular focus on Ireland – its geography, history and landscape. The combining of History and Geography has created a School that is unique in Ireland in its interdisciplinary range and research potential, and is well positioned to play a leading role, nationally and internationally, in the disciplines of History, Geography and Irish Studies. 

Role Profile

Dublin City University intends to appoint an Assistant Professor in Global History. The successful candidate will be required to design and teach a combination of core and optional modules on the BA Joint Honours and Bachelor of Religious Education with History programmes. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Applicants must hold a PhD in History or a closely related field.
• Applicants must have demonstrated teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, ideally including experience in innovative pedagogies and/or assessments, and/or online or technology-assisted teaching. Applicants must have a willingness and demonstrated capacity to teach outside their area of research interest.
• The successful candidate should ideally have a minimum of three years’ relevant post-doctoral experience and strong research credentials and publication record appropriate to career stage.
• Applicants’ research specialism must be focused on the period before 1900, we especially encourage applicants with a specialism in early modern history.
• Applications are specifically invited from those working within the histories of Africa, Asia or Latin America.
• Applicants should demonstrate how their research complements existing strengths in the school: social history; gender; crime; environmental history or urban history.  

Essential Training 

The post holder will be required to undertake the following mandatory training: Orientation, GDPR and Compliance. Other training may need to be undertaken when required. 

Salary Scale - Assistant Professor - €58,629 - €93,957 

Closing date: 17th May 2023

More information on the School of History and Georgraphy and its programmes can be found at: https://www.dcu.ie/historygeography .

Informal Enquiries to:

Dr Susan Hegarty, School of History and Geography, DCU.

Email: [email protected]  

Application Procedure: 

Application forms are available from  https://www.dcu.ie/hr/vacancies-current-vacancies-external-applicants  and should be submitted by e-mail to [email protected]   

Please clearly state the role that you are applying for in your application and email subject line:#RC221214a Assistant Professor in Global History. 

Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer.  

In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes.   

The University’s Athena SWAN Bronze Award signifies the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps.  Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs