Assistant Professor in Roman History, Culture and Society

The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Roman History, Culture, and Society. The primary purpose of this post is to consolidate and expand teaching provision, and to broaden the scope of research in the areas of Roman history, culture, and society with a new research strand in the contemporary political understanding of the ancient Roman past. Applicants should have a research specialism in any aspect of Roman history, culture, and society, and demonstrable interests in the cultural and historical legacies of the Roman empire.  Areas of specialisation that would especially meet these aims could include (but are not limited to) the subaltern histories of local and peripheralized communities across Rome’s colonial empire, the social histories of their adaptation and integration, marginalization or migration within and beyond empire, local negotiations of authority and rule, Roman imperialism and its social, political, and cultural legacies, ethics and political science (ancient and modern), ancient economy, trade, and mobility.  The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to core teaching needs across three of our joint honour degree programmes in Classics (Ancient History and Archaeology (AHA); Classical Civilisation (CC); Joint Honours (JH) Classical Languages (Latin) and our common entry programme, Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology (CLAHA), and to the School's multidisciplinary degree in Ancient Medieval History and Culture (AMHC). They will also offer advanced undergraduate and postgraduate (MPhil) modules relating to their areas of research.

Post Title: Assistant Professor in the Roman History, Culture and Society

Post status: 5 Year Fixed Term, Tenure Track Contract

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

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€39,469 –€95,441 per annum) https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

Closing date: 12 Noon, 13th May 2024

Application procedure Applicants should provide the following information when applying

• 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 in the next two years and including details of funding to be sought - 2 pages) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages)
• Outline of a semester-long research-based module suitable for students
• PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting

Note

• Please note: Candidates who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Further Information

Further Information and informal enquiries about this post should be made to the Head of Classics, Dr Ashley Clements ([email protected])

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.

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