Assistant Professor in the History of the Modern United States

The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint a talented individual to a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in the history of the modern United States. This post will be based in the Department of History and affiliated to the Trinity Centre for Gender and Women’s Studies, and we would especially welcome applications from candidates with research interests and teaching experience in the history of genders, women’s history, and/or the history of sexuality/sexualities in any period of U.S. history since 1865. 

The primary purpose of this post will be to engage in teaching and research in the history of the modern United States within the Department of History, and to contribute to delivering the School of Histories and Humanities’ interdisciplinary M.Phil programme in Gender and Women’s Studies.  The successful applicant will have a PhD in History or a related field and must demonstrate a proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in the history of the modern United States, and particularly in the history of genders, women’s history and/or the history of sexuality/sexualities.

Post Title: Assistant Professor in the History of the Modern United States

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 Information

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.

Further Information

Informal enquiries about this post may be made to Dr Joseph Clarke (Head of the Department of History) [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.

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.