Assistant Professor in Political Science

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Dublin County Dublin, Ireland Trinity College Dublin Full time


The Purpose of the Role

The Department of Political Science, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Political Science and Asian Politics, to commence on 1st September 2024. This is a tenure-track position.


The School wishes to make the appointment in the area of Asian politics. The successful candidate will study some aspect of Asian politics, with the specific subregion (East Asia, South Asia, etc.) being open. Applications are welcome from the subfields of either comparative politics or international relations. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate outstanding excellence in teaching and have experience in teaching as lead instructor for a variety of modules. The successful candidate should be able to teach and supervise undergraduate and masters-level dissertation topics in various areas of political science, as well as to contribute flexibly across the range of the Department’s teaching needs. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda/publication strategy in Asian politics as well as an approach to research that complements the Department of Political Science’s existing strengths in comparative and institutional analysis. An ability to teach courses in research methods and/or research design at both undergraduate and postgraduate/MSc level is highly desirable.


The normal teaching load for an Assistant Professor in the department would be four semester-length modules per year. A single semester-length module normally requires 22 hours of FTF teaching. Assistant professors are also expected to do a certain amount of postgraduate research supervision and to contribute to the administration of the programme and/or the department more generally.

Context

The Department is seeking applicants with vision and enthusiasm, a genuine commitment to the vital roles of research and teaching, with an established record of research and clear potential for future research accomplishment, and flair for innovation in module design and teaching methods.


Main Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

Research

demonstrate ability to engage actively in research. Applications should show the potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in political science;contribute to the international reputation of the Department of Political Science through high-quality, high-impact publications and research;represent the Department of Political Science at international conferences; seek actively to obtain research funding.

Teaching

contribute to the Department of Political Science’s teaching and supervision programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level;possess the capacity to attract postgraduate students to the department, and to supervise postgraduate dissertations;contribute to the development of the Department’s increasing role in supervising undergraduate dissertation projects (“capstones”).

Administration

undertake administrative roles as assigned by the Head of Department and/or Head of School.

Further Information

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Professor Peter Stone at 


Person Requirements

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

Qualifications

an excellent academic record and have completed or be close to completion of a PhD in political science.

Knowledge & Experience

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

Research, Essential

potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in political science;ability or potential to attract external research funding.

Research, Desirable

research in areas and/or using approaches that complement existing staff research profiles;a publication record in international journals.

Teaching, Essential

capacity to teach successfully at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the area of Asian politics;capacity to teach modules (with large or small student numbers) on a variety of topics and in a variety of formats, and with a flexibility in accordance with the Department’s needs;capacity to develop new courses and teaching material. 

Teaching, Desirable

ability to teach modules in research design or research methods at the undergraduate or postgraduate level;experience of teaching undergraduate modules as lead instructor;evidence (recognition, awards) of outstanding teaching commitment and experience;experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations;experience of developing new modules and teaching material;experience of using new teaching media;potential for recruiting and supervising research postgraduate students.

Administration, Essential

excellent organisational and administrative skills;a commitment to student care.

Administration, Desirable

experience organizing research seminars, recruitment initiatives and other activities.

Skills

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.Planning and organisational skills, particularly coordinating processes and systems.Ability to work effectively as 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.Willingness to contribute to the Discipline, School, College and to the wider community.


Application Information

Candidates must submit the following to  


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

2.  Cover letter  – 2 x A4 pages maximum.

3.  Teaching statement (summarizing teaching experience and approach – 2xA4 pages maximum).

4.  Materials in support of demonstrating teaching experience and excellence, such as student evaluations of modules taught, teaching awards, etc, where available.

5.  List of publications (but no need to include the publications themselves).

6. Writing Sample

7.  Research plan (summarizing research to be carried out in the next three years– 2xA4 pages maximum)


Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.

Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.


 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. 


We are ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. The University is actively pursuing a Silver level award, which it has committed to achieving by 2025. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.


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