Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Trinity College Dublin

Institution: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Faculty/Department: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Philosophy
Location: College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Position type: Tenure-track, 5-year fixed term (with a view to permanency)
Start date: 3 August 2026
Hours: Full-time (as per Public Service Agreements)
Salary: €42,925 – €102,556 per annum (Assistant Professor Salary Scale, commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Application deadline: 19 January 2026, 12:00 (Irish Standard Time)
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Job Description / Responsibilities

  • Conduct high-quality research in Value Theory, broadly including:

    • Normative Ethics, Applied Ethics, Meta-Ethics

    • Aesthetics, Philosophy of Art

    • Normative Epistemology

    • Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law

  • Additional teaching expertise in Non-Western Philosophy or Feminist Philosophy is strongly desirable

  • Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students

  • Contribute to curriculum design and interdisciplinary teaching

  • Participate in departmental administration, governance, and quality assurance

  • Engage in academic leadership within the Department and School

Candidate Profile / Requirements

  • Established or emerging research excellence in Value Theory

  • Ability to teach across a range of philosophical topics

  • Strong potential for continued scholarly contribution

  • Vision, enthusiasm, and commitment to both research and teaching excellence

  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

  • Willingness to deliver a presentation as part of the interview process

Application Requirements

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

  1. Cover letter (max 2 pages)

  2. Full curriculum vitae, including 3 referees

  3. Research statement (max 2 pages) – current and future research plans

  4. Teaching statement (max 2 pages) – teaching experience and approach

Important notes:

  • Only online applications via Trinity Jobs Portal will be considered

  • Incomplete applications will not be shortlisted

  • The interview includes a presentation component

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