Assistant Professor in Economics (2 positions)

Post status: 5 year fixed term, tenure track

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 (109) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€42,925 - €102,556 per annum] 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 the link below:

www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 12^th January 2026

The purpose of the role

The Department of Economics, within the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, invites applications for two Assistant Professor in Economics positions, to commence on 3^rd August 2026.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise and mentor students, and contribute to an engaging, supportive and intellectually stimulating learning environment. They will play an active role in curriculum development and engage in high-quality research, publishing in leading academic journals and contributing to wider academic and policy debates through collaboration, workshops and conferences.

Further information

Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally should contact Agustín Bénétrix, Head of the Department of Economics at benetra@tcd.ie.

Application information

Candidates must submit the application by e-recruitment:

1. Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum. This letter should specifically discuss the applicant’s motivations for applying for the job and their expected contributions to and fit with the Departments of Political Science and Economics at Trinity College Dublin.
2. Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees.
3. Research statement - 2 x A4 pages maximum. This statement summarizes current and future research plans.
4. Teaching statement - 2 x A4 pages maximum. This statement should include a discussion of the applicant’s capacity to teach current modules in the Departments of Political Science and Economics and a discussion of additional modules that could be provided.

Please note:

• Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as interview.

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

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

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

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