Assistant Professor in Drama, Theatre and Performance
Trinity College Dublin (Head Office)
Ref: #JOB-2450481
Eligibility and Work Permit
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Job Description
The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to teaching, research, and administrative activities in the Department of Drama, School of Creative Arts.
Responsibilities include:
Teach a range of modules in drama, theatre, and performance studies across lecture, seminar, and studio formats.
Provide one‑to‑one mentoring in areas of expertise.
Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Conduct research in line with expectations at this grade.
Participate in administrative functions of the Department and School.
Post status: 5 Year Fixed‑Term Tenure‑Track, Full time.
Hours of post: See Public Service Agreements (http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf).
Salary: Appointment on Assistant Professor Merged Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications/experience, €43,425 – €103,582 per annum. (Ref: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly_academic.pdf)
Closing date: 12 Noon, 26 June 2026.
Application Process
Submit a cover letter (max 2 A4 pages), full CV including 3 referees, research statement (max 2 A4 pages), teaching statement (max 2 A4 pages). Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered.
Interview includes a presentation and interview.
Applications must be submitted online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.
Informal enquiries: Associate Professor Dr. Nicholas Johnson, School of Creative Arts, johnson@tcd.ie.
Equal opportunities employer – applications from all backgrounds encouraged.
Sector and Career Level
Sector: education
Career Level: Experienced (Non‑Managerial)
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