Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities

Post Summary

The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies welcomes applications from candidates with excellent research and teaching potential for the position of Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities. This is a  5 Year Fixed Term – Tenure Track Full Time post. 

The successful candidate will have a doctorate in hand at the time of application (applications from ABD candidates will NOT be considered, no matter how close you are to completion). Candidates will have expertise in the digital humanities, with a specific emphasis on computational methods, digital storytelling and/or and digital cultural heritage. They must be willing and able to contribute to enhancing the curriculum, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including designing new modules in their subject(s) of expertise. They will be expected to contribute to developments in the digital humanities, showcasing expertise in computational methods.

Closing Date: 12 Noon Irish time, 28^th July 2025

Post status:  Tenure Track - This position is Tenure Track position which is 5-years in the first instance, permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€42,500- €101,541 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Informal enquiries can be made to: Professor Jennifer Edmond Jennifer.Edmond@tcd.ie

Application queries about this post, please email the Clodagh Burke at 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.

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