Assistant Professor of History Trinity College Dublin Ireland

Socioloxy; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Ireland is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern South American History. The successful candidate will teach, research, and supervise postgraduate students. Responsibilities include contributing to M.Phil programmes and establishing a strong research record. Interested applicants must hold a PhD in a related field and demonstrate potential for high-quality publications and teaching. Applications are due by 15 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD in History or a related field.
• Evidence of high-quality research outputs.
• Ability to contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and research in South American history.
• Contributing to M.Phil programmes.
• Supervising postgraduate research.

Skills

Research Publication

Teaching in South American History

Postgraduate Supervision

Education

PhD in History or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of History
Trinity College Dublin
Ireland

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: [e-mail]

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.

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:

• Full Curriculum Vitae (max. 4 x A4 pages), including:
  • List of publications
  • Names and contact details of 3 referees (including emails)
• Research Plan (summarising research for the next 3 years – max. 1 A4 page)
• Teaching Statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – max. 1 A4 page)
• 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.

Equality, Diversity and 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

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Information for Applicants (PDF, 465 KB)

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