Assistant Professor of Economics

Trinity College Dublin

Institution: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Department: Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Location: College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Application Deadline: 12 January 2026, 12:00 PM IST
Start Date: 3 August 2026

About the Role

Trinity College Dublin invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions in Economics on a 5-year fixed-term, tenure-track basis.

The successful candidates will:

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Supervise and mentor students
• Engage in curriculum development and contribute to an intellectually stimulating learning environment
• Conduct high-quality research, publish in leading academic journals, and participate in workshops, conferences, and policy debates

Qualifications & Requirements

• PhD in Economics or related field
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research
• Commitment to contributing to diversity, inclusion, and equity within the academic community

Salary & Terms

• Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109): €42,925 – €102,556 per annum, commensurate with experience
• Academic hours as prescribed under Public Service Agreements
• 5-year fixed-term tenure-track appointment

Application Materials

Applications must include:

1. Cover Letter (max 2 A4 pages) – Discuss motivation, contributions, and fit with the Department
2. Curriculum Vitae – Include names and contact details of 3 referees
3. Research Statement (max 2 A4 pages) – Summarize current and future research plans
4. Teaching Statement (max 2 A4 pages) – Discuss capacity to teach existing modules and propose additional modules

Applications submitted incompletely will not be considered. Interviews will include a presentation component.

Submit applications online via the Trinity Jobs Portal.

Contact Information

• Informal enquiries: Associate Professor Dr. Agustin Bénétrix, Head of Department – benetra@tcd.ie
• Application queries: recruit@tcd.ie (include Competition ID in subject line)

Diversity & Inclusion

Trinity College Dublin is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with non-traditional career paths, career breaks, disabilities, or international applicants. Trinity is an Athena Swan Silver award holder and a EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion.