Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Modern Migration History

University College Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 66,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

1000scholars' School of History invites applications for a specified purpose post of Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Modern Migration History. This 1.5-year appointment will help expand teaching and research in global and migration history, and the successful candidate will lead the School’s Summer School.

The post is expected to commence for the 2026/27 Spring trimester (January 2027). Responsibilities include developing teaching initiatives, pursuing own research, and contributing to policy

Job description

Applications are invited for a specified purpose post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Modern Migration History within the School of History

The School of History is seeking to appoint a lecturer to a 1.5 year post in modern migration History. The School has recently expanded its teaching provision and research expertise in global and migration history. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing these teaching initiatives, pursue their own research projects and act as the academic lead on the School’s Summer School. The successful candidate will be expected to be in post for the 2026/27 Spring trimester (January 2027).

Salary Scale: 95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above The Bar (7943) €66,055 - €104,600

Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 23rd October 2026