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
  Email: stottt@tcd.ie
• Application queries: Recruitment Partner
  Email: recruit@tcd.ie

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.