Assistant Professor of History

Trinity College Dublin

Institution: Trinity College Dublin – School of Histories and Humanities
Department: Department of History
Competition ID: 038143
Closing Date: 15 January 2026, 12:00 Noon (IST)
Contact Email: recruit@tcd.ie

Position Overview

The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern South American History. The post will be based in the Department of History.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching and research in any aspect of the history of South America from the early nineteenth century to the present
• Contributing to the School’s M.Phil programmes in Environmental History and International History
• Supervising postgraduate research in the candidate’s area of expertise

The successful applicant will be expected to establish a strong record of research and publication in modern South American history and to complement the Department’s existing strengths in environmental, socio-economic, cultural, or political history.

Post Details

• Status: 5-Year Tenure Track
• Hours: As prescribed under Public Service Agreements (link)
• Salary: Assistant Professor scale (€42,925–€102,556 per annum), aligned with current Government pay policy (link)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD in History or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates whose research and teaching expertise:

• Complements the Department’s existing strengths
• Demonstrates potential for high-quality research outputs and publications
• Can contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching in modern South American history

Application Requirements

To be considered, applicants must submit the following via eRecruitment:

1. Covering Letter (1 x A4 page)
2. Full Curriculum Vitae (max. 4 x A4 pages), including:
   • List of publications
   • Names and contact details of 3 referees (including emails)
3. Research Plan (summarising research for the next 3 years – max. 1 A4 page)
4. Teaching Statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – max. 1 A4 page)
5. Outline of a Semester-Long Research-Based Module suitable for final-year undergraduates or M.Phil students (max. 2 x A4 pages)

Important: Applications not addressing all the above requirements in the cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.

Submission Deadline: 12 Noon (IST), 15 January 2026

Note: Incomplete applications or those still in progress at the closing time will be automatically cancelled.

Informal Enquiries

• Dr. Joseph Clarke (Head of Department) – joseph.clarke@tcd.ie
• Application queries – recruit@tcd.ie

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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

• Applicants with disabilities
• Individuals with non-traditional career paths or career breaks (e.g., family/caring responsibilities)
• International applicants, including those displaced due to war

Trinity is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and holds the Athena Swan Silver Award for advancing gender equality in higher education. The University promotes work-life balance and a family-friendly environment.

Further Information

• Job Description (PDF, 860 KB)
• Information for Applicants (PDF, 465 KB)