Assistant Professor in Medieval Irish History

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin is seeking to fill the following full-time academic position:

Assistant Professor in Medieval Irish History, School of Histories and Humanities Trinity College Dublin. This role is a 5 Year Fixed Term - Tenure Track post.

The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint a talented individual to a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Medieval Irish history. This post will be based in the Department of History, and its primary purpose will be to engage in teaching and research on any aspect of Irish history in the period from c. 950 to c. 1450.  We would particularly welcome candidates whose focus will complement and extend the Department of History’s continuing strengths in medieval Irish history with, for example a research specialisation in any aspect of the history of Gaelic Ireland, the Anglo-Norman Conquest, or the political, religious, cultural, intellectual, gender, or socio-economic history of Ireland in the period from c. 950 to c. 1450. 

Appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€41,500 to €99,550 per annum).

Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 28^th Feb 2025

All applications must be made via e-Recruitment at jobs.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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