Offer Description
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Political Science
Institution Name: Department of Political Science, Trinity College Dublin
Deadline for applications: 15-Jan-*******:00 (Irish Standard Time)
Pay Scale: Lecturer Merged
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings ****).
Founded in ****, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years.
Post Summary
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 ****.
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.
We welcome applicants across all areas of political science, with particular interest in candidates specialising in international relations, comparative politics, public policy, or political communication.
The role involves teaching core undergraduate modules, as well as specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses, participating in interdisciplinary teaching initiatives, and providing supervision and mentoring to support the academic and professional development of students with diverse research interests.
The Department seeks candidates with vision, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to both teaching and research.
Applicants should demonstrate innovative teaching practices, a developing research profile appropriate to their career stage, and clear potential for making further contributions to the field of political science, including engagement with broader scholarly and public debates.
Application Information
Candidates must submit the following:
Full curriculum vitae, including the names and contact details of three referees.
Research statement (summarising current research and future research plans) – two A4 pages maximum.
Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – two A4 pages maximum).
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.
Unpublished or developing work is fully welcomed.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 the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.
Any applications which are still in progress at the time of closing will automatically be cancelled by the system.
Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as interview.
Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.
Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to: Head of the Department of Political Science, Associate Professor Dr. Constantine Boussalis, via email: ******
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at ****** and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for family or caring responsibilities.
We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university.
We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector.
Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.
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