Assistant Professor in Philosophy

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Philosophy. The role begins 3 August 2027 and encompasses high-quality teaching, supervision, and research across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The post holder will contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum development and engage with the wider academic community. The successful candidate will participate in academic governance, undertake committee work, and pursue

Qualifications

• Philosophy PhD required or equivalent and an established research record.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum development and collaborative scholarly activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise and mentor students and research projects.
• Engage in high‑quality research and contribute to curriculum development across the Philosophy program.
• Contribute to academic administration and governance within the Department and School.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Student supervision

Education

Philosophy PhD

Job description

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 (109) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Service Pay Policy [€43,859 - €104,618 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), 25th November 2026

The Purpose of the Role

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.

Further Information

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.

€43,859 to €104,618 per annum