Assistant Professor in Southeast Asian Studies

Trinity College Dublin

About Trinity

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s leading university, ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University has a long-standing reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years.

Post Summary

The School of Linguistic, Speech, and Communication Sciences seeks to appoint a full-time Assistant Professor in Southeast Asian Studies to strengthen teaching and research in this strategically important area.

• Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant language-based discipline (e.g., anthropology, area studies, history, linguistics).
• The successful candidate will have a strong research profile and be able to teach, use, and supervise in at least one major Southeast Asian language (e.g., Thai, Burmese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, Khmer).

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to language and content teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervise dissertations
• Help design and deliver new modules in Southeast Asian Studies
• Participate in School and Centre administration and public engagement

Department / Faculty

• Department: School of Linguistic, Speech, and Communication Sciences / Centre for Language and Communication Studies
• Location: Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
• Reports to: Head of Discipline and Head of School

Post Status

• 5-Year Fixed Term Tenure-Track

Salary

• Appointment on Assistant Professor Merged Salary Scale (109BN), commensurate with qualifications/experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€42,925 - €102,556 per annum)
  Salary PDF

Hours of Work

• Prescribed under Public Service Agreements
  Academic Hours Public Service Agreement PDF

Application Information

Applicants must submit the following:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter, specifically addressing the following:
  • Proficiency to teach and use at least one major Southeast Asian language; sample syllabi or materials may be included
  • Understanding of the teaching and learning process; examples of involvement in teaching and lessons learned
  • Evidence of initiative and problem-solving ability
  • Work with minority languages of Southeast Asia (e.g., documentation, descriptive research, community engagement) and how this informs teaching and research
• Teaching Statement
• Research Plan

Important: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.

Interview Process:

• Includes the delivery of a presentation as well as an interview
• Interviews will be held at the end of February / early March 2026

Applications:

• Only accepted online through the Trinity Jobs Portal: http://jobs.tcd.ie

Enquiries

Position-related enquiries:

• Associate Professor Breffni O’Rourke, Head of Department, Centre for Language and Communication Studies, School of Linguistic, Speech, and Communication Sciences
• Email: breffni.orourke@tcd.ie

Application queries:

• Recruitment Partner: recruit@tcd.ie (include the Competition ID number in the subject line)

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Trinity College Dublin is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are welcome from all individuals, including:

• Applicants with disabilities
• Those with non-traditional career paths
• Individuals who have taken time out for family or caring responsibilities
• International applicants, including those displaced due to war

Trinity College Dublin is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and holds an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising ongoing work to advance gender equality in higher education. Trinity supports work-life balance and a family-friendly working environment.

Further Information

Files:

• Job Description.pdf (662.1 KB)
• Information for Applicants.pdf (465.5 KB)