Assistant Professor in Systematic Theology in the Catholic Tradition

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Pay scale (109BN): €39,469 --€95,441 at a point in line with current Government pay policy www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

Contract: Fixed-term for 2 years

Hours of work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please following link below:

www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Closing date: 12 Noon GMT on 29^th May 2022.

The Purpose of the Role

The School seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor to teach and supervise in Theology in the Catholic Tradition. The post is based in the School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies and is affiliated with the Loyola Institute on the campus of Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin. The Loyola Institute specialises in research and education in theology in the Catholic tradition. The candidate will contribute to the School’s Undergraduate and Postgraduate taught courses in Theology, in areas such as Classic Theological Texts, Theological Anthropology, Christology, and Doctrine of God. The appointed person will also fully contribute to the activities of the School and the Loyola Institute and further contribute to the mission of the Loyola Institute. They will be available to supervise MPhil dissertations, and to participate across the range of School activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to contribute research publications of international significance to the fields of theology in the Catholic tradition. They will play a role in continuing and expanding links within College.

Person requirements

The role-holder will require the following knowledge, skills and attributes for successful performance in the role.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• A completed doctorate in Theology in the Catholic Tradition (essential)
• Evidence of effective teaching, and teaching-related activities at third level (essential)
• An awareness of different paradigms of theological thinking (essential)

Application information

Applications will only be accepted through e-Recruitment and should include:

• Cover letter.
• Full curriculum vitae to include your list of publications, professional memberships, and the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses if possible).
• Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years  – maximum of 2 pages).
• Teaching statement (summarising your teaching experience and philosophy – maximum of 2 pages).

Please note: Candidates who do not submit this information will not be considered for shortlisting.

Applications will only be accepted by E-recruitment

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Further Information for Applicants

URL Link to Area

www.tcd.ie/religion/

URL Link to Human Resources

www.tcd.ie/hr

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.

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