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Assistant Professor in Political Science

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    Trinity College Dublin (Head Office)
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    Ref: #JOB-2424667
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    TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, 3 College Green, University of Dublin, Dublin 2,
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    39 hours per week
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    42925.00 - 102556.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 12 Dec 2025
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    Closing On: 09 Jan 2026

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The Department of Political Science in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Political Science, with a start date of 3rd August 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, research, and administrative activities within the department, supporting its mission to provide an outstanding academic experience for students.

Post status: 5 Year Fixed Term Tenure-Track

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

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Merged Salary Scale (€42,925- €102,556 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) 

Application Information
Candidates must submit the following:

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) - Undergraduate modules currently offered by the Department are listed here: 
https://www.tcd.ie/Political_Science/programmes/undergraduate/module-outlines/ 
Modules currently offered as part of the MSc in International Politics are listed here:  
https://www.tcd.ie/Political_Science/programmes/postgraduate/msc-international-politics/course-content/index.php 
5.	Writing sample. Applicants are asked to submit one writing sample that best represents their scholarly work to date. This may be a published article, a dissertation chapter, a working paper, or a work-in-progress. We recognise that early-career scholars are at different stages of the publication process; therefore, unpublished or developing work is fully welcomed. The writing sample should demonstrate the applicant’s research potential, methodological rigour, and contribution to their field of study.

Please Note:  
•	Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting.
•	Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation

Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie 

Closing Date: 12 noon Irish Standard time, 15 January 2026

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to: Head of the Department of Political Science, Associate Professor Dr. Constantine Boussalis, via email: boussalc@tcd.ie

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.
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