Teaching Fellow in Applied Social Data Science (x2), Dublin
Client: Trinity College Dublin
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: a715275c6e15
Job Views: 2
Posted: 02.04.2025
Expiry Date: 17.05.2025
Job Description:
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.
Summary: The Department of Political Science, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is seeking to appoint two Teaching Fellows in Applied Social Data Science, to commence on 1st August 2025. The position requires full-time support for the modules in this programme in terms of lectures and tutorials, with a focus on research-led postgraduate teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong experience as a teaching assistant or lead instructor, with the ability to teach modules in research design, quantitative research methods, machine learning, and quantitative text analysis at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The priority teaching expectations for this position include providing teaching support (tutorials, seminars, grading, etc.) for six semester-length modules (or module equivalents) offered as part of a postgraduate diploma on Applied Social Data Science. Depending on the applicant’s skills and Departmental needs, the postholder may also be asked to teach additional modules.
Post Status: 3-year Fixed Term Contract (x2)
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Teaching Fellow Merged Salary Scale (€42,500 – 54,139 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.
Application Procedure: Candidates should submit the following documentation via email to Alexandra Erofei-Trefil, indicating “Teaching Fellow in Applied Social Data Science” in the subject line by 5 pm, Tuesday, 29 April 2025:
1. Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum;
2. A full curriculum vitae with names, affiliation, and contact details of 2 referees included;
3. Teaching statement (summarizing teaching experience and approach – 2 x A4 pages maximum);
4. Materials in support of demonstrating teaching experience and excellence, such as student evaluations of modules taught, teaching awards, etc., where available.
Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.
Informal enquiries: Please contact Dr Constantine Boussalis, Head of Department, at [emailprotected].
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities and those who have taken non-traditional career paths. We also welcome international applicants, including those displaced due to war.
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