Assistant Professor in Sociology

Overview

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin offers a five-year fixed-term tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor in Sociology within the Department of Sociology, part of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy. The post commences on 3rd August 2027 and is based on-site in Dublin, Ireland. The role aims to advance research and teaching excellence in quantitative sociology, contributing to departmental research streams such as migration, power, inequalities, digitalisation, and environment and society.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline and possess a strong quantitative research orientation with expertise in advanced approaches like causal inference, longitudinal data analysis, cross-nationally comparative designs, or computational social science. Candidates are expected to show evidence of high-impact scholarship in international, peer-reviewed journals relative to their career stage, alongside experience in teaching and student supervision.

What you get

The position is a full-time, fixed-term tenure-track appointment for five years. The salary ranges from 38,148.38 to 90,996.32 euros per annum, with appointments placed on the Assistant Professor Merged Salary Scale commensurate with qualifications, experience, and public sector pay policy.

Requirements

The appointee will engage in teaching and student supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contribute to public and policy debates, and collaborate with external partners and other departments. The selection process requires candidates to participate in an interview that includes delivering a presentation.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Trinity Jobs Portal by 12 noon Irish Standard Time on the closing date. Required application materials consist of a cover letter of up to two A4 pages, a full curriculum vitae including contact details for three referees, a research statement of up to two A4 pages outlining current and future plans, and a teaching statement of up to two A4 pages detailing experience and approach. Incomplete submissions will not be considered for shortlisting.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 20th November 2026. The appointment commences on 3rd August 2027.