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

Assistant Professor of History

Trinity College Dublin

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

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.

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

Covering Letter – 1 A4 page
Curriculum Vitae – including publications and contact details of 3 referees
Research Plan – summarizing the next 3 years of research (max. 1 A4 page)
Teaching Statement – summarizing teaching experience and approach (max. 1 A4 page)

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

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.