Assistant Professor in the History of the Medieval Mediterranean World

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Post Summary:

The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint a talented individual to a specific purpose Assistant Professorship in the History of the Medieval Mediterranean World. This post will be based in the Department of History, and its primary purpose will be to engage in teaching and research on any aspect of the history of the Mediterranean world in the medieval period.  We would particularly welcome candidates whose research will complement and extend the Department of History’s existing strengths in medieval history with, for example a research specialisation in any aspect of the political, religious, cultural, intellectual, gender, or socio-economic history of the medieval Mediterranean world in the period from approximately the 11th to the 14th centuries.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in History and must demonstrate a proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in the history of the medieval Mediterranean world.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

The specific purpose of this post is to deliver modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the history of the Medieval Mediterranean world in the School of Histories and Humanities, and to establish the long term feasibility, viability, sustainability and development of the programme to meet the needs of identified stakeholders in the target learner cohort. If the sustainability of the Programme is viable beyond this contract any resulting post required will be filled by open recruitment.

****Closing date: ****12 Noon, 9th May 2025 (Irish Standard Time)

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please following link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Salary:

This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€42,500 - €101-541 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.  

monthly/weekly payscales.

How to apply:

Applications will only be accepted through e-Recruitment and should include: 

• Covering Letter (1 x A4 page)

• Full Curriculum Vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of three referees (including their email addresses).

• Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the near future  – maximum of 2 x A4 pages).

• Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 2 x A4 pages).

• Outline of a semester-long research-based module suitable for students at either final year undergraduate or M.Phil level (maximum of 2 x A4 pages).

Please Note:

• Candidates who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the short list stage.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post may be made to the Head of the Department of History, Dr Joseph Clarke, at joseph.clarke@tcd.ie.

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner, Clodagh Burke at E: dalyc28@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 whom have been displaced due to war.

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