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Post Summary

The Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Sociology (Quantitative Sociology), commencing on 3 August 2027. The Department seeks applications from academics who will contribute significantly to research and teaching excellence in one or more of the Department

Department/Faculty:

School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Sociology

Location:

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Reports to:

Head of Discipline and Head of School

Post Status:

5 Year Fixed Term Tenure-Track

Salary

Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Merged Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy ( 43,859 - 104,618 per

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), 20 November 2026

Application Information

Candidates must submit the following:

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 http://jobs.tcd.ie

Informal enquiries

about this post please contact Associate Professor Dr Yekaterina Chzhen, Acting Head of the Department of Sociology, at chzheny@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.

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Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.

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.

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