Assistant Professor in the History of Northern Ireland

The primary purpose of this post will be to engage in research and deliver teaching relating to the history of Northern Ireland within the Department of History and to contribute to the teaching of modern history within the Department and on the School of Histories and Humanities’ taught postgraduate programmes in Modern Irish History and Public History and Cultural Heritage.  The successful applicant will have a PhD in History or a related field, and we would especially welcome applications from candidates with research interests and teaching experience in the political history of Northern Ireland in any period from the early 20th century to the present.  The successful applicant must demonstrate a proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in the history of Northern Ireland.

This post arises from teaching relief for a staff member on a multi-year research award.  The anticipated start date for this post is 1 September 2024.

Post Title: Assistant Professor in the History of Northern Ireland

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 follow: 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 (€39,469 –€95,441 per annum) https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

Closing date: 12 Noon, 9th April 2024

Applications will only be accepted through e-Recruitment and should include: 

• Covering Letter (1 x A4 page)
• Full Curriculum Vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (including email addresses).
• Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next three years – maximum of 2 x A4 pages).
• Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 2 x A4 pages).
• Outline of a semester-long research-based module suitable for students at either final year undergraduate or M.Phil level (maximum of 2 x A4 pages).

Please Note:

• Candidates who do not address the application requirements above 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.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr Joseph Clarke (Head of Department of History) [email protected] or Prof. Micheal Ó Siochru (Head of the School of Histories and Humanities) [email protected].

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

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