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The Law School is recruiting an Assistant Professor

The Law School is now recruiting an Assistant Professor (1 year, Specific Purpose) in the area of European and International Human Rights Law.

The Purpose of the Role

Applications are welcome from legal scholars with research excellence in the area of European and International Human Rights Law. The post holder will be required to develop/conduct a programme of their own scholarly research in these fields, to be able be to further develop and deliver core modules as required at undergraduate and postgraduate level. He/she/they will be required to carry out administrative duties as directed by the Head of School and is/are expected to be research active.

He/she/they will work closely with colleagues in related subject areas to promote the Trinity Law School as a centre of excellence for teaching and research in field. The post holder is expected to take up the position in August 2025.

Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally should contact The Head of School David Kenny

Main Responsibilities


Teaching

  • Contribute to teaching and related activities in the School and College at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  • Delivery of high-class teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels - Essential
  • Contribute to building an active individual and collaborative international research record in private law, including PhD supervision and publications - Essential
  • Carry out such administrative duties relating to teaching as shall be directed by the Head of the School of Law - Essential

Research

  • Engage in research both on an individual and collaborative basis - Essential
  • Expectations in terms of numbers and calibre of publications will be in line with the Assistant Professor grade and point on scale – Essential
  • Capacity to work as part of a team in a respectful and collaborative manner – Essential.

Standard Duties

  • Contribute to the School’s teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Contribute to published research output in journals of high standing.
  • Carry out such administrative duties as shall be directed by the Head of the School of Law.
  • Contribute towards the future development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
  • Assume a leadership role within the School of Law, appropriate to the level of appointment.
  • Make a contribution to the development of the discipline and to the general community.
  • A commitment to student care.

Person Requirements

  • The role-holder will require the following knowledge, skills and attributes for successful performance in the role.

Qualifications

  • Excellent academic record and have completed or be very close to completion of a Ph.D. in Law.

Application Procedure

Applications will only be accepted through e-recruitment at www.jobs.tcd.ie. Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include delivery of a presentation. Applicants must provide the following information in applying for this position:

  • Cover letter (2 A4 pages maximum)
  • Full curriculum vitae including a list of publications
  • The names and contact details (with email addresses) of 3 referees.
  • Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages maximum)
  • Research plan, summarising the applicant’s research accomplishments to date, and plans over the next five years – 2 pages maximum)

The deadline for applying is 17 March 2025 at 12:00noon.