Assistant Professor of Political Sciences

Institution: Trinity College Dublin – Departments of Economics and Political Science, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Pay Scale: Lecturer Merged (Assistant Professor, 109BN)
Closing Date: 5 January 2026, 12:00 Noon (IST)
Start Date: 3 August 2026
Location: College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Contact Emails:

• Prof. Agustin Bénétrix (Head of Economics) – benetra@tcd.ie

• Prof. Constantine Boussalis (Head of Political Science) – boussalc@tcd.ie

• Recruitment queries – recruit@tcd.ie

About Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592, is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Trinity is renowned for excellence in research, teaching, and innovation, with a rich history of inspiring generations of thinkers.

Position Summary

The Departments of Economics and Political Science invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Political Economy. The successful candidate will:

• Teach and supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

• Deliver high-quality research in political economy with publications in leading journals

• Contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum development and innovative module design

• Serve as Director of the PPES Programme, providing leadership in curriculum, program management, and strategic planning

• Participate in academic administration, including committees, quality assurance, and other governance activities

Post Status: 5-Year Fixed-Term Tenure-Track
Salary: €42,925 – €102,556 per annum (link)
Hours of Work: As prescribed under Public Service Agreements (link)

Candidate Requirements

• PhD in Political Economy, Economics, Political Science, or a closely related discipline

• Demonstrated research excellence and strong publication record

• Vision, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence in both research and teaching

• Creativity and innovation in curriculum and module design

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit via the Trinity Jobs Portal (http://jobs.tcd.ie):

1. Cover Letter – max. 2 pages; should discuss motivations and expected contributions to the departments

2. Curriculum Vitae – including full publication list and names/contact details of 3 referees

3. Research Statement – max. 2 pages; summarizing current and future research plans

4. Teaching Statement – max. 2 pages; including current teaching capabilities and suggestions for additional modules

Important: Applications that do not provide all requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.

Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and presentation.

Deadline: 12 Noon (IST), 5 January 2026

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Trinity College Dublin is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are welcome from:

• Applicants with disabilities

• Individuals with non-traditional career paths or career breaks

• International applicants, including those displaced due to war

Trinity is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and holds the Athena Swan Silver Award. The university promotes work-life balance and a family-friendly working environment.

Further Information

• Job Description (PDF) – 201.8 KB

• Information for Applicants (PDF) – 465.5 KB

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