Assistant Professor in Film Studies

Trinity College Dublin (Head Office); Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Ireland is seeking an Assistant Professor in Film Studies to contribute to teaching and research. The successful candidate will have at least three years of post-PhD teaching experience and will be involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate mentoring as well as administrative duties. This is a 5-year fixed-term tenure-track position with a competitive salary scale ranging from €42,925 to €102,556 per annum.

Benefits

Supportive work-life balance

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years post-PhD experience in teaching.
• Research profile in line with expectations for the grade.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic modules in Film Studies including screenwriting.
• Contribute to administrative functions of the Department and School.
• Deliver a presentation as part of the interview process.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research profile

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Film Studies or related field

Job description

TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, 3 College Green, University of Dublin, Dublin 2,

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Application Details

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Job Description

The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to teaching, research, and administrative activities in the Department of Film, School of Creative Arts. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of academic modules in the field of Film Studies including screenwriting. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years post-PhD experience in teaching and a research profile in line with expectations at this grade. They will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate supervision and mentoring, as well as to the administrative functions of the Department and School.Post status: 5 Year Fixed Term Tenure-TrackHours 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.pdfSalary: This appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Merged Salary Scale (€42,925- €102,556 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) Application InformationCandidates must submit the following:1.Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum2.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 maximum4.Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 x A4 pages maximum)Please Note: •Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting.•Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentationApplications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie Closing Date: 12 noon Irish Standard time, 12 December 2025Informal enquiries about this post please contact Associate Professor Dr Justin Mac Gregor, Head of School, School of Creative Arts, at [e-mail] queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: [e-mail] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. 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 who 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.

• Sector: education

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]