Assistant Professor in History of Modern Architecture

The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in the History of Modern Architecture, based in the Department of History of Art and Architecture, to commence on 1 August 2024. Candidates can have expertise in any aspect or area of modern architecture but must demonstrate an ability to incorporate Irish architecture in their teaching and research.

The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to teaching and research in History of Modern Architecture and to administrative activities in the Department and School. The successful applicant will have a proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in the History of Modern Architecture and will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in this field and to interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision, and mentoring.

The Department of History of Art and Architecture requires a candidate to take a lead role in teaching and research of History of Modern Architecture within the Department and across the School and University. In collaboration with colleagues, they will build on Trinity’s existing leadership role in History of Architecture through excellent teaching, supervision, and mentorship, and through building research projects within their expertise and across cognate disciplines.

Post Title: Assistant Professor in History of Modern Architecture

Post status: Five Year Fixed Term, Tenure Track

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

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€39,469 –€95,441 per annum) https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

Closing date: 12 Noon, 27th March 2024

Applications will only be accepted via http://jobs.tcd.ie Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

Cover Letter (1 x A4 page)

Full Curriculum Vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (including email addresses).

Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years – 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 senior undergraduate (4th year) or Masters 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.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Professor Timothy Stott at [email protected]

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Team at E: [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds to join our staff community.