Assistant Professor of History of Architecture

Position Summary: 

The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in the History of Architecture, with expertise in any period from early modern to contemporary, based in the Department of History of Art and Architecture. Specific focus and geographical area are open, but candidates should incorporate some Irish architecture in their teaching and supervision.

The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to teaching and research in history of architecture and to administrative activities in the Department and School. The successful applicant will have a proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in the history of architecture and will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in this field and in interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision, and mentoring.

Post Title: Assistant Professor of History of Architecture

Post status: 5 year fixed term contract, tenure track

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please following link below: (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 (€37,960 to €92,187 per annum) www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

Closing date: 12 Noon, 20th March 2023

Applications will only be accepted by applying online via jobs.tcd.ie Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae, and a Cover Letter (1 x A4 page maximum) that specifically address the following points:

• 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 and including details of funding to be sought) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach)

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

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Timothy Stott at [email protected]

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