Convocatoria: Assistant Professor in Political Science – Trinity College. The University of Dublin (Plazo: 8 de enero de 2025)

Assistant Professor in Political Science – Trinity College. The University of Dublin

Organismo: Trinity College. The University of Dublin

Requisitos: 

Personal 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 a Ph.D. in Political Science. 
• A strong record of academic publications, relative to career stage, in peer-reviewed international journals and/or other publications of recognized originality and value. 
• Previous teaching experience, with the ability to teach in Comparative Politics and engage students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as contribute to interdisciplinary teaching initiatives. 

Knowledge & Experience 

The successful candidate will be expected to clearly demonstrate the following: 

Teaching 

• Demonstrated potential or experience in teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as developing new modules and teaching material. 
• Demonstrated potential or experience in teaching across a variety of class sizes and formats, with an openness to engaging large lecture settings, smaller interactive groups, and e-learning or online teaching methods. 
• Flexibility and enthusiasm to teach foundational courses, such as Introduction to Political Science, and to engage with topics beyond one’s primary area of expertise. 
• An ability to teach research design at both undergraduate and postgraduate/MSc level is highly desirable. 
• Evidence of personal contribution and commitment to excellence in teaching; 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Research & Scholarship 

• An emerging record of research relevant to Comparative Politics, with flexibility across subfields within the discipline. 
• Evidence of research achievement, relative to career stage, in the form of publications in high impact peer-reviewed international journals. 
• Ability to supervise research projects and mentor graduate students.
• Evidence of a strategic research plan that outlines a trajectory of research excellence, with a record of external funding or clear potential to attract research funding, depending on career stage. 

Administration, Contribution to University and Engagement with Discipline & Society 

• Ability to undertake administrative responsibilities as required by the Discipline, School and University. 
• Ability to represent the School and University on appropriate national and international advisory boards and professional bodies. 
• Organisational skills necessary to the performance of teaching, research and administration requirements of the role of Assistant Professor. 

Skills 

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. 
• Planning and organisational skills, particularly coordinating processes and systems. 
• Ability to represent the School and College on appropriate national and international advisory boards and professional bodies. 
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. 

Personal attributes 

• Capability and confidence to take ownership of problems and seek long term solutions. 
• Career driven, enthusiastic and motivated. 
• Commitment to own professional development

Solicitudes: Candidates must submit the following to http://jobs.tcd.ie: 

1. Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum. This letter should specifically discuss the applicant’s motivations for applying for the job and their expected contributions to and fit with the Department of Political Science at Trinity College Dublin. 

2. Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees. 

3. Research statement – 2 x A4 pages maximum. This statement summarizes current and future research plans. 

4. Teaching statement – 2 x A4 pages maximum. This statement should include a discussion of the applicant’s capacity to teach on current modules in the department (Undergraduate, MSc International Politics, or MSc Data Science) and a discussion of additional modules that could be provided. 

Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting. The application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.

Plazo de presentación: Hasta el 08/01/2025 (Susceptible a error de cálculo, comprobar siempre)

Bases

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