Research and Science
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 School seeks a scholar with a PhD and a strong research background in Postcolonial and Global Literatures. We invite applications from scholars working across any combination of periods, regions, genres, forms, and media, but we especially encourage applicants with training and expertise in literatures of the Americas. This is a major area of research and teaching for the School. In addition to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the School’s culture of postgraduate research and supervision in this area. Main Responsibilities Teaching: The successful candidate will
- Offer two advanced option courses in the School of English,
- Contribute to teaching of two Fresher modules, Postcolonialism, and U.S. American Identities,
- Supervise research students
- Contribute where appropriate to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the School and participate in the shaping of the curriculum. Teaching formats include lectures, seminars and tutorials. All members of the School are expected to undertake appropriate administrative duties.
Standard Duties
- Proven publication record and potential for substantial publication record in medium term
- Demonstrable excellence in undergraduate teaching
- Experience of postgraduate teaching
- Potential for building and development of the subject area
Person Requirements Qualifications
- PhD and a strong research background in Postcolonial and Global Literatures.
Post status: 5 Year, Fixed-Term Contract, Tenure Track Hours of Post: 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 Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€41,500 - €99,550 per annum) per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, Candidates must submit the following to http://jobs.tcd.ie : 1. Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum 2. Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees, 3. Research statement (summarising current research and future research plans) – 2 x A4 pages Maximum 4. Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 x A4 pages maximum) Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Ruth Archbold, School of English - ARCHBOLR@tcd.ie 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 whom 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.