Associate Professor in Hispanic Studies

Applications are invited for the position of Associate Professor in Hispanic Studies in the Department of Hispanic Studies, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies (SLLCS) at Trinity College, Dublin.

The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies welcomes applications from candidates with demonstrated excellence in research, teaching and service for the position of Associate Professor in Hispanic Studies. Field of specialization is open but should not duplicate existing expertise within the Department of Hispanic Studies. 

The successful candidate will have a doctorate in hand at the time of application. They must be willing and able to contribute to all aspects of the Hispanic Studies curriculum, including designing new modules in their subject of expertise for undergraduate students of all levels, as well as introductory and intermediate modules across a range of periods and genres, when required. They must be willing and able to teach Spanish language modules of all levels (from A1 to C2 of the CEFR) and to contribute to School-wide, interdisciplinary undergraduate and taught MPhil programmes, including a potential new MPhil in Iberian and Latin American Studies, currently in planning/designing stages. They will be expected to contribute to developments of new programmes of study across the curriculum, noting that Spanish has a wide and growing range of degree combinations as part of the Trinity Education Project.

Post Title: Associate Professor in Hispanic Studies

Post status: Permanent

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 Lecturer Salary Scale (109BN) at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€84,409 -€109,000 per annum]. https://www.tcd.ie/hr/employee-services/pay-scales/

Closing date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 24^th April 2023

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

1. A cover letter outlining how their experience makes them suitable for the role (2 pages max.)
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
3. The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mails, etc.) of three referees.
4. A research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next three years and including details of funding to be sought – 2 pages max.)
5. A teaching statement (summarising teaching philosophy, and experience – 2 pages max.)
6. A sample syllabus of 3 potential original modules that could be offered in a research-led context plus a separate list specifying areas of expertise that could be covered in terms of research-informed teaching.

Please note:

• Candidates who do not meet all requirements and who do not include all requested materials will not be considered at the short list stage.
• Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Prof. Omar García, Head of School (omar.garcia@tcd.ie).

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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