Job Title : Assistant Professor in EconomicsPay Scale : Lecturer Closing Date : 08-May-2025 12:00Contact Email : About Trinity: Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction Post Summary The Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Economics, to commence on 1st August 2025. The Department invites applications in any field of Economics to add to its existing research strengths. Department/Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Economics Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland Reports to: Head of Discipline and Head of School Contract: Specific Purpose Contract This is a specific-purpose contract to provide temporary backfill cover during the permanent postholder's secondment. As the postholder is expected to return, the role is not offered on an indefinite basis. If they do not return, the post will be filled through open competition. Salary : Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€42,500 - €101,541 per annum) https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf Hours of Work : Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 8 May 2025 Application Information Candidates must submit the application by e-recruitment:
1. Cover letter (2 A4 pages maximum).
2. Full curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and contact details (email addresses) of 3 referees.
3. A URL to a job market paper representative of the candidate's research ability.
4. Research plan (summarizing research to be carried out in the next two years and including details for funding to be sought – 2 pages maximum).
5. Teaching statement (summarizing teaching experience and approach – 2 pages maximum)
In addition, candidates should also submit three letters of recommendation via Econ Job Market: Letters of recommendation from referees (submitted via https://econjobmarket.org/) Please Note:
6. Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as interview
Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting. Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.