Assistant Professor in Sociology

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 (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€41,000 - €98,564 per annum) 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), 20^th January 2025

Post summary

The Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Sociology, specifically in the areas of sociology of conflict, war, and peace and social movements, to commence on 1 August 2025. The Department seeks applications from academics who will contribute significantly to research and teaching excellence in the Department’s streams in particular Power, Conflict and Resistance as well as Migration, Identities and Diversity:

www.tcd.ie/sociology/research

We invite applications from candidates who have a proven track record in sociological research on social movements, peace, war and social conflict, or similar fields. Social movement and conflict perspectives on migration, race and ethnicity are very welcome. Candidates should have a research portfolio that uses innovative qualitative or mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative). Purely quantitative portfolios will also be considered. We appreciate profiles that demonstrate the application of advanced and innovative mixed methods designs, social network analysis, comparative research designs, or innovative methodologies from digital social research. The appointee will be expected to contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching and supervision. Moreover, the appointee will engage in wider public and policy debates, as well as to foster collaboration with other Departments in the College and external research bodies. 

Candidates must hold a PhD in Sociology or Social Sciences and demonstrate a strong record of research, publication in peer-reviewed journals, and teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The successful applicant will have an established record in teaching and research in the field of sociology and will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in this field and in the interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision and mentoring.

Person Requirements

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record and have completed a Ph.D. in sociology or cognate social sciences.
• Academic publications in peer reviewed, SSCI-ranked academic journals and publications of equal standing of recognised originality and value.
• Previous teaching experience in sociology and social science.

Application Information

Candidates must submit the following to jobs.tcd.ie:

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.

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

Please visit jobs.tcd.ie to view a full job description and to apply.

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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