OverviewPost Status: Specific Purpose Contract, Full timeThe specific purpose of this contract is to fill an Assistant Professor vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from maternity leave. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition.Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, IrelandReports to: Head of Discipline and Head of SchoolSalary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€42,925 - €102,556 perannum)Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow this link:http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdfClosing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 06 October 2025The Purpose of the RoleThe primary purpose of this specific purpose post is to contribute to teaching, research and academic service at the Department of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin. The successful applicant will have an established record in teaching and research in the field of quantitative social science and will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in this field and in the interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision and mentoring.Application InformationCandidates must submit the application by e-recruitment:Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximumFull curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees,Research statement (summarising current research and future research plans) – 2 x A4 pages maximumTeaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 x A4 pages maximumPlease Note:Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as interviewCandidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.Further InformationInformal enquiries about this post should be made to the Acting Head of Department of Sociology (Associate Professor Dr Yekaterina Chzhen) by email: chzheny@tcd.ieApplication will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.Pleaseclick on the apply button above to view a full job description and to apply.URL Link to Human Resources https://www.tcd.ie/hr/Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.€42,925 to €102,556 per annum
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