Assistant Professor in Sociology

Post Status: Specific Purpose Contract, Full time

The specific purpose of this contract is to fill an Assistant Professor vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from maternity leave.  Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition.

Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Reports to: Head of Discipline and Head of School

Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€42,925 - €102,556 per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

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

Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 06 October 2025

The Purpose of the Role

The primary purpose of this specific purpose post is to contribute to teaching, research and academic service at the Department of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin. The successful applicant will have an established record in teaching and research in the field of quantitative social science and will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in this field and in the interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision and mentoring.

Application Information

Candidates must submit the application by e-recruitment:

1. Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum
2. Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees,
3. Research statement (summarising current research and future research plans) – 2 x A4 pages maximum
4. Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 x A4 pages maximum)

Please Note:

• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as interview

Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting. 

Further Information

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to the Acting Head of Department of Sociology (Associate Professor Dr Yekaterina Chzhen) by email: chzheny@tcd.ie

Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.

Please click on the apply button above to view a full job description and to apply.

URL Link to Human Resources https://www.tcd.ie/hr/

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.

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