Assistant Professor of Political Science (Trinity College Dublin)

About Trinity: Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, 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. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction Post Summary The primary purpose of this post is to appoint an Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics, who will contribute to teaching, research, and administrative activities within the department. The successful candidate will have a strong background in both teaching and research in Comparative Politics and will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate instruction. Additionally, the role includes interdisciplinary teaching and the supervision and mentoring of students to support their academic development across a diverse range of research interests. Post Status: 5 Year Fixed Term, Tenure Track Department/Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, 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 Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€41,500 –€99,550 per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 8th January 2025 Further Information Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Constantine Boussalis by email: boussalc@tcd.ie Application Information Candidates must submit the following to http://jobs.tcd.ie: 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 Department of Political Science 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. This statement summarizes current and future research plans. 4. Teaching statement - 2 x A4 pages maximum. This statement should include a discussion of the applicant’s capacity to teach on current modules in the department (Undergraduate, MSc International Politics, or MSc Data Science) 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. The application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal. Please visit http://jobs.tcd.ie to view a full job description and to apply. Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie 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. Further Information Filesize Job Specification CP.pdf 215.3 Information for Applicants.pdf 465.5 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

About Trinity:
Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, 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. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction

Post Summary
The primary purpose of this post is to appoint an Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics, who will contribute to teaching, research, and administrative activities within the department. The successful candidate will have a strong background in both teaching and research in Comparative Politics and will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate instruction. Additionally, the role includes interdisciplinary teaching and the supervision and mentoring of students to support their academic development across a diverse range of research interests.

Post Status: 5 Year Fixed Term, Tenure Track
Department/Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, 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
Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€41,500 –€99,550 per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf
Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf
Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 8th January 2025

Further Information
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Constantine Boussalis by email: boussalc@tcd.ie

Application Information
Candidates must submit the following to http://jobs.tcd.ie:

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 Department of Political Science 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. This statement summarizes current and future research plans.
4.    Teaching statement - 2 x A4 pages maximum. This statement should include a discussion of the applicant’s capacity to teach on current modules in the department (Undergraduate, MSc International Politics, or MSc Data Science) 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. The application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.

Please visit http://jobs.tcd.ie to view a full job description and to apply.

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie 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.
Further Information    Filesize
Job Specification CP.pdf    215.3
Information for Applicants.pdf    465.5