Assistant Professor in Nineteenth-Century European History, Dublin
Client:
Trinity College Dublin
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
11.04.2025
Expiry Date:
26.05.2025
Job Description:
The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint a talented individual to a specific purpose Assistant Professorship in Nineteenth-Century European History. This post will be based in the Department of History, and its primary purpose will be to engage in teaching and research on any aspect of the history of nineteenth-century Europe. We would welcome applications from historians of Britain and the Russian Empire as well as from historians of continental Europe, and we would particularly welcome candidates whose research will complement and extend the Department of History’s existing strengths in modern European history.
The successful applicant will have a PhD in History and must demonstrate a proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in nineteenth-century European history.
Qualifications
1. A PhD in History, completed by the start date, is essential.
Post Status:
Specific Purpose Contract
The specific purpose is to fill an Assistant Professor vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from IRC project work. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition. The Unfair Dismissals Acts, 1977-2015 shall not apply to your dismissal consisting only of the cessation of the said purpose.
Hours of Post:
Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below:
Academic Hours Public Service Agreement
Salary:
This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€42,500 - €101,541 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing date:
12 Noon, 13th May 2025 (Irish Standard Time)
Applications will only be accepted through e-Recruitment and should include:
1. Covering Letter (1 x A4 page)
2. Full Curriculum Vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of three referees (including their email addresses).
3. Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years – maximum of 2 x A4 pages).
4. Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 2 x A4 pages).
5. 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:
1. Candidates who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the short list stage.
2. Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation.
Informal enquiries about this post may be made to the Head of the Department of History, Dr Joseph Clarke, at joseph.clarke@tcd.ie.
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner, Clodagh Burke at dalyc28@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds to join our staff community.
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