Assistant Professor in History of Irish Art in its Global Contexts, 1800-2000
Post Summary
The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in History of Irish Art in its Global Contexts, 1800-2000, based in the Department of History of Art and Architecture. Candidates can have expertise in any aspect of Irish Art during this period but must be able to extend this expertise to Ireland’s global relations. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to incorporate collections in Ireland in their teaching and research and to contribute to the research activity of the Trinity Irish Art Research Centre (TRIARC). It is also desirable that candidates have experience of teaching and research in the digital humanities.
The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to teaching and research in History of Irish Art and to undertake administrative activities in the Department and the School of Histories and Humanities. The successful applicant will have a proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in the History of Irish Art and will be expected to contribute both to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in this field and to interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision, and mentoring.
Post Status Tenure Track – This position is Tenure Track position which is 5 years in the first instance. Permanence is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.
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 to €103,582 per annum):monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to Apply: Candidates should submit by e-recruitment
Full Curriculum Vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (including email addresses).
Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next three years – maximum of 1 x A4 page).
Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 1 x A4 page).
Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 13th April 2026
Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie. Applications must be made by the date and time specified.
Please allow enough time to make your application. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system
Late Applications will not be accepted.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal queries about this post can be directed to Dr Timothy Stott, Head of Department of History of Art and Architecture – stottt@tcd.ie
Application queries should be directed to the Recruitment Partner, recruit@tcd.ie
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