Job Details
Assistant Professor in Sociology
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Company Details Confidential -
Ref: #JOB-2411029 -
Trinity College Dublin, 3 College Green, University of Dublin, Dublin 2, -
No of positions: 1 -
Paid Position -
40 hours per week -
42925.00 - 102556.00 Euro Annually -
Published On: 08 Sep 2025 -
Closing On: 06 Oct 2025
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The primary purpose of this specific purpose post is to contribute to teaching, research and academic service at the Department of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin. The successful applicant will have an established record in teaching and research in the field of quantitative social science and will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in this field and in the interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision and mentoring. Department/Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Sociology Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland Reports to: Head of Discipline and Head of School Post Status: Specific Purpose Contract The specific purpose of this contract is to fill an Assistant Professor vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from maternity leave. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition. Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€42,925 - €102,556 per annum) 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 follow the link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 06 October 2025 Application Information Candidates must submit the application by e-recruitment: 1. Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum 2. Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees, 3. Research statement (summarising current research and future research plans) – 2 x A4 pages maximum 4. Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 x A4 pages maximum) Please Note: • Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as interview. Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting. Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie Further Information Informal enquiries about this post should be made to the Acting Head of Department of Sociology (Associate Professor Dr Yekaterina Chzhen) by email: chzheny@tcd.ie. Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.
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