About this role
Post status: 5 year fixed term tenure-track
Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Reports to: Head of School
Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€43,425 - €103,582 per annum] 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 follow the link below:
www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf
Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 3rd April 2026
The purpose of the role
The school seeks a scholar with a PhD and a strong research background in any area of the literature of the Long 18th-century.
Informal enquiries about this post please contact Ruth Archbold, School Manager at [email protected]
Application information
Candidates must submit the application by e-recruitment:
Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees Research statement (summarising current research and future research plans) – 2 x A4 pages maximum Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 x A4 pages maximum)
Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.
Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as an interview.
Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal jobs.tcd.ie
URL Link to Human Resources www.tcd.ie/hr
Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.