Assistant Professor in Philosophy

Post Status: 5 Year Fixed Term, Tenure Track

Department/Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Philosophy

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 [€43,859 - €104,618 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 the link below:

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

Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 25 November 2026

The Purpose of the Role

The Department of Philosophy, within the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Philosophy, to commence on 3 August 2027. This a tenure-track appointment of five year’s duration, with a view to permanency.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise and mentor students, and contribute to an engaging, inclusive and intellectually stimulating learning environment. They will be expected to teach across the Philosophy curriculum, including modules delivered to students in the Faculty of Science.

The post holder will engage in high-quality research. They will also be expected to contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum development, collaborate across the School, and participate actively in the wider academic community through workshops, conferences, and other research-led initiatives.

In addition, the appointee will contribute to the academic administration of the Department and School, including committee work, quality assurance processes, and other service activities that support effective academic governance. We seek applicants with vision, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. Candidates should demonstrate an established record of high-quality scholarship in Philosophy, along with strong potential for continued impactful research and innovation in curriculum and module design.

Further Information

Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally should contact the Head of Philosophy, Professor John Divers, via email: diversj@tcd.ie

Application Information

Candidates must submit the following: 

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 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 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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