Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Trinity College Dublin

Institution: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Faculty/Department: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Philosophy
Location: College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Position type: Tenure-track, 5-year fixed term (with a view to permanency)
Start date: 3 August 2026
Hours: Full-time (as per Public Service Agreements)
Salary: €42,925 – €102,556 per annum (Assistant Professor Salary Scale, commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Application deadline: 19 January 2026, 12:00 (Irish Standard Time)

Contact:
Professor John Divers (Head of Philosophy) – diversj@tcd.ie
Recruitment Partner – recruit@tcd.ie

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in Value Theory, broadly including:
  • Normative Ethics, Applied Ethics, Meta-Ethics
  • Aesthetics, Philosophy of Art
  • Normative Epistemology
  • Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law
• Additional teaching expertise in Non-Western Philosophy or Feminist Philosophy is strongly desirable
• Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Contribute to curriculum design and interdisciplinary teaching
• Participate in departmental administration, governance, and quality assurance
• Engage in academic leadership within the Department and School

Candidate Profile / Requirements

• Established or emerging research excellence in Value Theory
• Ability to teach across a range of philosophical topics
• Strong potential for continued scholarly contribution
• Vision, enthusiasm, and commitment to both research and teaching excellence
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to deliver a presentation as part of the interview process

Application Requirements

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

1. Cover letter (max 2 pages)
2. Full curriculum vitae, including 3 referees
3. Research statement (max 2 pages) – current and future research plans
4. Teaching statement (max 2 pages) – teaching experience and approach

Important notes:

• Only online applications via Trinity Jobs Portal will be considered
• Incomplete applications will not be shortlisted
• The interview includes a presentation component