The Department of History, Trinity College Dublin, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Early Medieval History for approximately 22 months from August 2020. This post arises from IRC-funded research leave. The post-holder will maintain research and teaching interests in Early Medieval History, with demonstrable expertise and relevant publications within the period 400-1000; a focus on Ireland is desirable. The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of modules at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, including supervision of BA dissertations, as well as the Medieval Studies MPhil programme. Within the undergraduate History programme, the holder of the post will coordinate a Freshman-level (first-year) module on Early Christian Ireland. At Sophister level, the post-holder will coordinate an advanced module arising from their research interests. At MPhil level, the ability to teach Medieval Latin is desirable. Supervision of appropriate undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations is also expected. The post-holder will also undertake other teaching and administrative duties at the direction of the Head of Department.

Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 4th March 2020

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Professor Micheál Ó Siochrú (m.osiochru@tcd.ie)

Applications will only be accepted through e-Recruitment and should include:

Cover Letter (1 x A4 page)
A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications
The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees
A research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years and including details of funding to be sought - 2 pages) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages)

Please note: Candidates who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the short list stage.
Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills.

URL Link to Area: www.tcd.ie/history

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

Applications will only be accepted by e-recruitment: jobs.tcd.ie