Assistant Professor of History

Trinity College Dublin

Overview

  • Position: Assistant Professor in History of Irish Art in its Global Contexts, 1800–2000

  • Department: History of Art and Architecture, School of Histories and Humanities

  • Contract Type: Tenure-track (5 years initially; permanency subject to tenure requirements)

  • Salary: €43,425 – €103,582 per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience

  • Closing Date: 12:00 noon (IST), 13 April 2026

  • Location: Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Role Profile

The successful candidate will:

  • Contribute to teaching and research in History of Irish Art.

  • Incorporate Irish collections in teaching and research.

  • Contribute to the Trinity Irish Art Research Centre (TRIARC).

  • Participate in administrative activities within the Department and the School.

  • Engage in interdisciplinary teaching, supervision, and mentoring at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

  • Potentially teach and conduct research in the digital humanities.

Candidates must demonstrate:

  • Expertise in Irish Art, 1800–2000, and the ability to extend this to Ireland’s global relations.

  • Evidence of potential to establish a strong research and publication record.

Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted online via the Trinity Jobs Portal and include:

  1. Covering Letter – 1 A4 page

  2. Curriculum Vitae – including publications and contact details of 3 referees

  3. Research Plan – summarizing the next 3 years of research (max. 1 A4 page)

  4. Teaching Statement – summarizing teaching experience and approach (max. 1 A4 page)

Deadline: 12:00 noon, 13 April 2026 (IST)

Contacts

  • Informal enquiries: Dr. Timothy Stott, Head of Department

  • Application queries: Recruitment Partner

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Trinity College Dublin is committed to:

  • Equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or non-traditional career paths.

  • International applicants, including those displaced due to war.

  • Work-life balance and a family-friendly environment.

  • Athena Swan Silver Award and EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion recognition.

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