Assistant Professor in Modern South American History
Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin - School of Histories and Humanities
| Location: | Dublin - Ireland |
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| Salary: | €42,925 to €102,556 or £37,335.99 to £89,202.80 (converted salary*) per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 25th November 2025 |
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| Closes: | 15th January 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 038143 |
Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction
The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint a talented individual to a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Modern South American History. This post will be based in the Department of History, and its primary purpose will be to engage in teaching and research on any aspect of the history of South America from the early nineteenth century to the present day, to contribute to the School of Histories and Humanities’ successful M.Phil programmes in Environmental History and in International History, and to supervise postgraduate research in their area of expertise.
The successful applicant must have a PhD in History or a related field, and we would especially welcome applications from candidates whose research interests and teaching experience will complement and extend the Department of History’s existing strengths with, for example a research specialization in any aspect of the environmental, socio-economic, cultural, or political history of modern South America. The successful applicant must demonstrate a proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in modern South American history.
Post status: 5 Year Tenure Track
Closing Date: 15th January 2026, 12 Noon Irish Time
Salary: This appointment will be on the ‘Assistant Professor’ salary scale (€42,925– €102,556 per annum) at a point in line with the current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr Joseph Clarke (Head of the Department of History) joseph.clarke@tcd.ie
Application queries about this post, please email recruit@tcd.ie.
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