Teaching Fellow in Philosophy (x2)

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

Post Status: 3-year Fixed Term Contract

Department/Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy/ Department of Philosophy

Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Reports to: Head of Discipline and Head of School

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Teaching Fellow Merged Salary Scale (€43,425 – 55,227 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please following link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Closing Date: 5 pm (Irish Standard Time) 30 April 2026.

Post Summary

The Department of Philosophy, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is seeking to appoint two Teaching Fellows in Philosophy, to commence on 4th August 2026.

The Department primarily has teaching needs in Introductory Logic, and in the History of Philosophy (Ancient, Medieval, and Modern). Successful candidates will be able to offer teaching across several core areas of Analytic Philosophy, with teaching competency in Metaphysics being an advantage.

Application Procedure:

Candidates must submit the following material via email to Alexandra Erofei-Trefil at recruit.philosophy.sssp@tcd.ie indicating ‘’Teaching Fellow in Philosophy’’ in the subject line by 5pm, Thursday, 30th of April 2026

1. Cover letter – 1 x A4 pages maximum;
2. A full curriculum vitae;
3. Names, affiliation, and contact details of 2 referees (with their email addresses included);
4. Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 1 x A4 pages maximum).

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

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr Farbod Akhlaghi, via email: Farbod.Akhlaghi@tcd.ie.

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