Assistant Professor in History of Modern European Art
Trinity College Dublin (Head Office)
Ref: #JOB-2438027
Trinity College Dublin, 3 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 XH97
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Job Description
Post Summary: The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in History of Modern European Art, based in the Department of History of Art and Architecture. Candidates must have a specialism in European Art from the period between 1800 and 1950 and must demonstrate an ability to incorporate collections in Ireland in their teaching and research. The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to teaching and research in History of 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 Modern European 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 a Tenure Track position which is 5‑years in the first instance; permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements. Salary: Appointment will be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale (109 BN) commensurate with qualifications/experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€43,425 to €103,582 per annum) https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf
How to Apply: Candidates should submit by e‑recruitment: Cover letter, full curriculum vitae, list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (e‑mail address if possible). Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next three years and including details of funding to be sought – 2 pages maximum). Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages maximum). Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 13th April 2026. Application 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.
Informal queries about this post can be directed to Dr Timothy Stott, Head of Department of History of Art and Architecture – stottt@tcd.ie.
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Sector: Education
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Managerial)
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