Assistant Professor in Postcolonial and Global Literatures

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin is seeking to fill the following full-time academic position:

Assistant Professor in Postcolonial and Global Literatures, Trinity College Dublin. This role is a 5 Year, Fixed-Term Contract, Tenure Track

The School seeks a scholar with a PhD and a strong research background in Postcolonial and Global Literatures. We invite applications from scholars working across any combination of periods, regions, genres, forms, and media, but we especially encourage applicants with training and expertise in literatures of the Americas.  

This is a major area of research and teaching for the School. In addition to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the School’s culture of postgraduate research and supervision in this area.  

Appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€41,500 to €99,550 per annum).

Closing Date:  12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 02 April 2025

All applications must be made via e-Recruitment at https://jobs.tcd.ie

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.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.