Assistant Professor in Philosophy

Trinity College Dublin; Dublin; In loco; EUR 44.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

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Trinity College Dublin invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Philosophy, to commence on 3 August 2027. This tenure-track appointment of five years aims at permanency, with responsibilities across teaching, supervision, and research.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules, contribute to curriculum development, and engage in research activities and interdisciplinary collaboration within the Department and School.

Competenze

• Candidate should demonstrate high-quality scholarship in Philosophy.
• Strong potential for continued impactful research and curriculum design.
• Experience delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and mentoring.

Mansioni

• Deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise and mentor students and contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum development.
• Engage in research activity, workshops, and conferences and contribute to academic governance.

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Post Summary

The Department of Philosophy, within the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Philosophy, to commence on 3 August 2027. This a tenure-track appointment of five year’s duration, with a view to permanency.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise and mentor students, and contribute to an engaging, inclusive and intellectually stimulating learning environment. They will be expected to teach across the Philosophy curriculum, including modules delivered to students in the Faculty of Science.

The post holder will engage in high-quality research. They will also be expected to contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum development, collaborate across the School, and participate actively in the wider academic community through workshops, conferences, and other research-led initiatives.

In addition, the appointee will contribute to the academic administration of the Department and School, including committee work, quality assurance processes, and other service activities that support effective academic governance. We seek applicants with vision, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. Candidates should demonstrate an established record of high-quality scholarship in Philosophy, along with strong potential for continued impactful research and innovation in curriculum and module design.

Department/Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Philosophy

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 (109) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€43,859 - € 104,618 perannum]https://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: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 25 November 2026

Informal enquiries

about this post should be made to the Head of Philosophy, Professor John Divers, via email: [e-mail]

Application queries

about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at: [e-mail] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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