Job Details
Assistant Professor in Modern South American History
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Trinity College Dublin (Head Office) -
Ref: #JOB-2424310 -
Trinity College Dublin, 3 College Green, University of Dublin , Dublin 2, -
No of positions: 1 -
Paid Position -
39 hours per week -
42925.00 - 12556.00 Euro Hourly -
Published On: 10 Dec 2025 -
Closing On: 07 Jan 2026
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The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint a talented individual to a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Modern South American History. This post will be based in the Department of History, and its primary purpose will be to engage in teaching and research on any aspect of the history of South America from the early nineteenth century to the present day, to contribute to the School of Histories and Humanities’ successful M.Phil programmes in Environmental History and in International History, and to supervise postgraduate research in their area of expertise.
The successful applicant must have a PhD in History or a related field, and we would especially welcome applications from candidates whose research interests and teaching experience will complement and extend the Department of History’s existing strengths with, for example a research specialization in any aspect of the environmental, socio-economic, cultural, or political history of modern South America. The successful applicant must demonstrate a proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in modern South American history.
Post status: 5 Yr Tenure Track
Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-serviceagreement.pdf
Salary: This appointment will be on the ‘Assistant Professor’ salary scale (€42,925– €102,556 per annum) at a point in line with the current Government pay policy. www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf
How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants must provide the following information when applying :
Covering Letter (1 x A4 page)
Full Curriculum Vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (including email addresses) (maximum of 4 x A4 pages).
Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next three years – maximum of 1 A4 page).
Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 1 A4 page).
Outline of a semester-long research-based module suitable for students at either final year undergraduate or M.Phil level (maximum of 2 x A4 pages).
Please Note: Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.
Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 15th January 2026
Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment.
Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr Joseph Clarke (Head of the Department of History) joseph.clarke@tcd.ie
Application queries, please email recruit@tcd.ie.
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