Assistant Professor of History (Dublin City University)

Position ID: #003273 Contract Type: 3-Year Fixed Term Salary Scale: €64,583 – €103,501 (Assistant Professor, Above Bar) Closing Date: Monday, 6 April 2026 Role Overview The successful candidate will: Teach in their research specialization and survey modules in global history and related areas. Design and deliver core and optional modules for the BA Joint Honours and Bachelor of Religious Education with History programs. Potentially teach on other School programs (e.g., MA in History) and Faculty programs (e.g., BA Single Module program). Supervise postgraduate students and contribute to research initiatives. Publish regularly in leading journals and university presses. Apply for external research funding with School support. Requirements A PhD in History or a closely related field (implied for academic appointment). Evidence of research excellence (publications, grants, conferences). Ability and willingness to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Commitment to the School’s research and teaching mission. Application Instructions Applicants must submit via the online application system: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Completed Application Form (downloadable from vacancy page) Note: Applications are incomplete if any items are missing. Informal Inquiries: Dr. William Murphy, Head of School of History and Geography Email: will.j.murphy@dcu.ie Phone: +353 (0)1 7009125 General Contact for Applications: Email: duranm@dcu.ie Phone: +353 1 700 5149 Additional Info: DCU School of History and Geography Key Points Focus on both research and teaching, including module design and delivery. Strong support for publication, funding, and postgraduate supervision. Fixed-term 3-year contract, full-time. Salary aligned with Government pay policy. DCU is an equal opportunities employer with an Athena SWAN Silver Award for gender equality. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

Position ID: #003273
Contract Type: 3-Year Fixed Term
Salary Scale: €64,583 – €103,501 (Assistant Professor, Above Bar)
Closing Date: Monday, 6 April 2026

Role Overview

The successful candidate will:

Teach in their research specialization and survey modules in global history and related areas.
Design and deliver core and optional modules for the BA Joint Honours and Bachelor of Religious Education with History programs.
Potentially teach on other School programs (e.g., MA in History) and Faculty programs (e.g., BA Single Module program).
Supervise postgraduate students and contribute to research initiatives.
Publish regularly in leading journals and university presses.
Apply for external research funding with School support.

Requirements

A PhD in History or a closely related field (implied for academic appointment).
Evidence of research excellence (publications, grants, conferences).
Ability and willingness to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Commitment to the School’s research and teaching mission.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit via the online application system:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Completed Application Form (downloadable from vacancy page)

Note: Applications are incomplete if any items are missing.

Informal Inquiries:
Dr. William Murphy, Head of School of History and Geography

Email: will.j.murphy@dcu.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 7009125

General Contact for Applications:

Email: duranm@dcu.ie
Phone: +353 1 700 5149

Additional Info: DCU School of History and Geography

Key Points

Focus on both research and teaching, including module design and delivery.
Strong support for publication, funding, and postgraduate supervision.
Fixed-term 3-year contract, full-time.
Salary aligned with Government pay policy.
DCU is an equal opportunities employer with an Athena SWAN Silver Award for gender equality.