The Childers Professorship of Irish History

The Board of Electors to the Childers Professorship of Irish History invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to take up appointment on 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in Irish History and the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge.  A competitive salary will be offered.

Further information is available via the 'Apply' button above or contact the Human Resources, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT, (email: professorships@admin.cam.ac.uk).

Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees should be made online no later than 25 October 2025.

Informal enquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Faculty of History, Professor Lucy Delap (Convenor of Board of Electors) at: lmd11@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference JJ46761 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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