Assistant Professor in Postcolonial and Global Literatures

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 [€41,500 - €99,550 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), 31^st March 2025

Post Summary

The School seeks a scholar with a PhD and a strong research background in Postcolonial and Global Literatures. We invite applications from scholars working across any combination of periods, regions, genres, forms, and media, but we especially encourage applicants with training and expertise in literatures of the Americas. 

This is a major area of research and teaching for the School. In addition to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the School’s culture of postgraduate research and supervision in this area. 

Main Responsibilities

Teaching:

The successful candidate will:

• Offer two advanced option courses in the School of English,
• Contribute to teaching of two Fresher modules, Postcolonialism, and U.S. American Identities,
• Supervise research students
• Contribute where appropriate to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the School and participate in the shaping of the curriculum. Teaching formats include lectures, seminars and tutorials. All members of the School are expected to undertake appropriate administrative duties. 

Standard Duties

• Proven publication record and potential for substantial publication record in medium term
• Demonstrable excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Experience of postgraduate teaching
• Potential for building and development of the subject area

Person Requirements

Qualifications

• PhD and a strong research background in Postcolonial and Global Literatures.

Application Information

Candidates must submit the following to http://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.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Ruth Archbold, School of English - ARCHBOLR@tcd.ie

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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