In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to teaching, research, and administrative activities in the Department of Drama, School of Creative Arts. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of modules in the field of drama, theatre, and performance studies, with the capacity to deliver excellent instruction across lecture, seminar, and studio-based formats, as well as one-to-one mentoring in areas of their expertise. The successful candidate will have at least three years of experience in teaching at university level, as well as a research profile in line with expectations at this grade. They will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate supervision and mentoring, as well as to the administrative functions of the Department and School.
Post Status: 5 Year Fixed Term Tenure Track, Full 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: Appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Merged Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€43,425 - €103,582 per annum] http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly_academic.pdf.
Closing date: 12 Noon, 26 June 2026
Candidates should submit by e-Recruitme. Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum
Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees,
Research statement (summarising current research and future research plans) – 2 x A4 pages maximum
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.
Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as an interview.
Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal. Please visit http://jobs.tcd.ie to view a full job description and to apply.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Associate Professor Dr. Nicholas Johnson, School of Creative Arts at johnson@tcd.ie
Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.