Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Trinity College Dublin)

About Trinity: Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction Post Summary The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to Philosophy teaching, research, and administrative activities within the School. The successful applicant will have an established record of excellence in teaching and research in Philosophy and will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, interdisciplinary curricular development, as well as student supervision and mentoring. Post Status: 5 Year Fixed Term, Tenure Track 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 [€41,500 –€99,550 per annum] 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), 14th January 2025 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 the Head of Philosophy, Professor John Divers by email: diversj@tcd.ie Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie 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. Further Information Filesize Information for Applicants.pdf 465.5 JD.Job Specification AP Philosophy 2025.pdf 210.5 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

About Trinity:
Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction

Post Summary
The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to Philosophy teaching, research, and administrative activities within the School. The successful applicant will have an established record of excellence in teaching and research in Philosophy and will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, interdisciplinary curricular development, as well as student supervision and mentoring.

Post Status: 5 Year Fixed Term, Tenure Track
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 [€41,500 –€99,550 per annum] 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), 14th January 2025

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 the Head of Philosophy, Professor John Divers by email: diversj@tcd.ie
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie 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.
Further Information    Filesize
Information for Applicants.pdf    465.5
JD.Job Specification AP Philosophy 2025.pdf    210.5