"Assistant Professorship in Political Economy"

Position Summary

The Departments of Economics and Political Science invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Political Economy. The successful candidate will:

• Teach and supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Deliver high-quality research in political economy with publications in leading journals
• Contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum development and innovative module design
• Serve as Director of the PPES Programme, providing leadership in curriculum, program management, and strategic planning
• Participate in academic administration, including committees, quality assurance, and other governance activities

Post Status: 5-Year Fixed-Term Tenure-Track
Salary: €42,925 – €102,556 per annum (link)
Hours of Work: As prescribed under Public Service Agreements (link)

Candidate Requirements

• PhD in Political Economy, Economics, Political Science, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated research excellence and strong publication record
• Vision, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence in both research and teaching
• Creativity and innovation in curriculum and module design

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit via the Trinity Jobs Portal (http://jobs.tcd.ie):

1. Cover Letter – max. 2 pages; should discuss motivations and expected contributions to the departments
2. Curriculum Vitae – including full publication list and names/contact details of 3 referees
3. Research Statement – max. 2 pages; summarizing current and future research plans
4. Teaching Statement – max. 2 pages; including current teaching capabilities and suggestions for additional modules

Important: Applications that do not provide all requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.

Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and presentation.

Deadline: 12 Noon (IST), 5 January 2026

Institution

Institution: Trinity College Dublin – Departments of Economics and Political Science, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Pay Scale: Lecturer Merged (Assistant Professor, 109BN)
Closing Date: 5 January 2026, 12:00 Noon (IST)
Start Date: 3 August 2026
Location: College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Contact Emails

• Prof. Agustin Bénétrix (Head of Economics) – benetra@tcd.ie
• Prof. Constantine Boussalis (Head of Political Science) – boussalc@tcd.ie
• Recruitment queries – recruit@tcd.ie