Assistant Professor in the History of Northern Ireland

Post Summary

The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint a talented individual to a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in the history of Northern Ireland. This post will be based in the Department of History, and its primary purpose will be to engage in research and deliver teaching relating to the history of Northern Ireland and to contribute to the teaching of modern history within the Department and on the School of Histories and Humanities taught postgraduate programmes in Modern Irish History and Public History and Cultural Heritage. The successful applicant will have a PhD in History or a related field, and we would especially welcome applications from candidates with research interests and teaching experience in the political history of Northern Ireland in any period from the early 20th century to the present. The successful applicant must demonstrate a proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in the history of Northern Ireland.

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: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€43,425 to €103,582 per annum] monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to Apply: Candidates should submit by e-recruitment

• Covering Letter (1 x A4 page)
• Full Curriculum Vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (including email addresses).
• Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next three years – maximum of 1 x A4 page).
• Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 1 x A4 page).
• Outline of a semester-long research-based module suitable for students at either final year undergraduate or M.Phil level (maximum of 2 x A4 pages).

Closing Date: 12 noon 9^th April 2026

Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal jobs.tcd.ie. Applications must be made by the date and time specified.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr Joseph Clarke (Head of the Department of History) at joseph.clarke@tcd.ie.

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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