Organisation/Company Trinity College, Dublin Department Political Science Research Field Political sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 5 Jan *********:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Not Applicable Job Status Not Applicable Offer Starting Date 3 Aug **** Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Political Economy
Institution Name: Department of Political Science & Department of Economics, Trinity College Dublin
Deadline for applications: 05-Jan-*******:00
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, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years.
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Post Summary
The Departments of Economics and Political Science, within the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Political Economy, to commence on 3 August ****.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise and mentor students, and contribute to an engaging, supportive, and intellectually stimulating learning environment.
They will play an active role in interdisciplinary curriculum development and engage in high-quality research, publishing in leading academic journals and contributing to wider academic and policy debates through collaboration, workshops, and conferences.
The post holder will also be expected to serve as Director of the PPES Programme, providing academic leadership in curriculum design, programme management, and strategic planning.
In addition, they will contribute to the academic administration of the School and Departments, including participation in committees, quality assurance processes, and other governance and service-related activities that support the effective functioning of the academic community.
We seek applicants with vision, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching.
Candidates should demonstrate an established record of high-quality research in political economy, with clear potential for further significant contributions, as well as creativity and innovation in curriculum and module design.
Department/Faculty:
School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Economics and Department of Political Science.
Location:
Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Reports to:
Head of Discipline and Head of School
Closing Date:
12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 05 January ****
1. Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum.
This letter should specifically discuss the applicant's motivations for applying for the job and their expected contributions to and fit with the Departments of Political Science and Economics at Trinity College Dublin.
2. Full curriculum vitae
to include the names and contact details of 3 referees.
3. Research statement - 2 x A4 pages maximum
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This statement summarizes current and future research plans.
4. Teaching statement - 2 x A4 pages maximum
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This statement should include a discussion of the applicant's capacity to teach current modules in the Departments of Political Science and Economics and a discussion of additional modules that could be provided.
Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.
Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as an interview.
Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal
Informal enquiries
about this post please may be directed to: Head of the Department of Economics, Professor Agustin Bénétrix, via email: ****** and Head of the Department of Political Science, Professor Constantine Boussalis, via email: ******
Application queries
about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: ****** 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 applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including 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 we 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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