Assistant Professor in German

The Department of Germanic Studies in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies at Trinity College Dublin welcomes applications for a fixed-term post as Assistant Professor in German Literature and Culture for a fixed period (Aug 2024 to Jan 2026). The purpose of the post is to cover teaching arising out of the retirement of the current Chair of German until a new Chair of German is appointed and in place. 

The successful candidate will have a completed PhD or equivalent and, depending on their career stage, show clear potential to develop a strong research profile. Near-native language competence and ability to teach in German are required. The person appointed will be required to teach an average of 8 hours per week. The teaching, to be conducted in German and in English, will include lectures and tutorials/seminars for undergraduate students of the Department of Germanic Studies. It will include the teaching of literature and culture as well as language teaching. 

This post is full-time, fixed-term. Applicants must be available to start August 2024.

Post Title: Assistant Professor in German

Post status: Fixed Term Contract, August 2024- Jan 2026

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€39,469 --€95,441 per annum) https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

Closing date: 12 Noon, 10^th May 2024

Applications will only be accepted via http://jobs.tcd.ie Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

Applicants must provide the following information when applying for the post:

• A cover letter outlining how their experience makes them suitable for the role (2 pages max.)
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
• The names and contact details (i.e. address, e-mail, etc.) of three academic referees.
• An outline of future research plans (2 pages max.)
• A teaching statement (summarising teaching philosophy, and experience – 2 pages max.)
• A sample syllabus of one potential original module that could be offered in a research-led context.

Note:

• Please note that all essential requirements must be met.
• Please do not include materials not requested at this stage, e.g. sample publications, copies of degrees. etc.
• Candidates who do not address the application requirements above (as stated) will not be considered at the short list stage and will be automatically eliminated from the competition.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Head of Discipline of Irish and Celtic Languages Dr Eoin Mac Cárthaigh EMACCART@tcd.ie  

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Team at E: recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds to join our staff community.

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