Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Trinity College Dublin)

Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland Department: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Philosophy Salary: Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109): €42,925 – €102,556 per annum (commensurate with experience/qualifications) Position type: 5-year fixed-term, tenure-track (with view to permanency) Start date: 3 August 2026 Application deadline: 30 January 2026, 12:00 Irish Standard Time Position Overview The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Philosophy, History, or Ethics of Science (broadly construed). The successful candidate will: Deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels Supervise and mentor students Contribute to an inclusive and stimulating learning environment Engage in research in at least one of the areas listed, potentially in relation to specific sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience, Physics, Medicine, Psychology, Psychiatry) Participate in curriculum development, departmental administration, and committee work Additional assets: Competence in History of Philosophy, particularly non-Western Philosophy. Key Responsibilities Teaching across general and specialized areas of philosophy of science Research and publication in Philosophy, History, or Ethics of Science Supervision of students and mentoring Academic administration, committee work, and quality assurance Interdisciplinary collaboration within the School Candidate Profile Established record of high-quality scholarship Strong potential for continued impactful research and curriculum innovation Commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship Strong interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to contribute to inclusive academic environments Application Requirements Applications must be submitted online through the Trinity Jobs Portal. Required documents: Cover letter (max. 2 pages) Curriculum vitae including names/contact details of 3 referees Research statement (current research + future plans, max. 2 pages) Teaching statement (experience and approach, max. 2 pages) Important notes: Applications missing requested information will not be considered Interviews will include a presentation and formal interview Informal enquiries: Professor John Divers, Head of Philosophy – diversj@tcd.ie Application queries: recruit@tcd.ie (include Competition ID in subject line) Commitment to Diversity Trinity College Dublin is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants with disabilities, non-traditional career paths, career breaks, or those displaced internationally. The University holds Athena Swan Silver award and promotes work-life balance and family-friendly policies. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Department: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Philosophy
Salary: Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109): €42,925 – €102,556 per annum (commensurate with experience/qualifications)
Position type: 5-year fixed-term, tenure-track (with view to permanency)
Start date: 3 August 2026
Application deadline: 30 January 2026, 12:00 Irish Standard Time

Position Overview

The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Philosophy, History, or Ethics of Science (broadly construed). The successful candidate will:

Deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Supervise and mentor students
Contribute to an inclusive and stimulating learning environment
Engage in research in at least one of the areas listed, potentially in relation to specific sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience, Physics, Medicine, Psychology, Psychiatry)
Participate in curriculum development, departmental administration, and committee work

Additional assets: Competence in History of Philosophy, particularly non-Western Philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching across general and specialized areas of philosophy of science
Research and publication in Philosophy, History, or Ethics of Science
Supervision of students and mentoring
Academic administration, committee work, and quality assurance
Interdisciplinary collaboration within the School

Candidate Profile

Established record of high-quality scholarship
Strong potential for continued impactful research and curriculum innovation
Commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to contribute to inclusive academic environments

Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted online through the Trinity Jobs Portal. Required documents:

Cover letter (max. 2 pages)
Curriculum vitae including names/contact details of 3 referees
Research statement (current research + future plans, max. 2 pages)
Teaching statement (experience and approach, max. 2 pages)

Important notes:

Applications missing requested information will not be considered
Interviews will include a presentation and formal interview

Informal enquiries: Professor John Divers, Head of Philosophy – diversj@tcd.ie
Application queries: recruit@tcd.ie (include Competition ID in subject line)

Commitment to Diversity

Trinity College Dublin is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants with disabilities, non-traditional career paths, career breaks, or those displaced internationally. The University holds Athena Swan Silver award and promotes work-life balance and family-friendly policies.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

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