Assistant Professor of Economics (Trinity College Dublin)

Institution: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Department: Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy Location: College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland Application Deadline: 12 January 2026, 12:00 PM IST Start Date: 3 August 2026 About the Role Trinity College Dublin invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions in Economics on a 5-year fixed-term, tenure-track basis. The successful candidates will: Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Supervise and mentor students Engage in curriculum development and contribute to an intellectually stimulating learning environment Conduct high-quality research, publish in leading academic journals, and participate in workshops, conferences, and policy debates Qualifications & Requirements PhD in Economics or related field Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research Commitment to contributing to diversity, inclusion, and equity within the academic community Salary & Terms Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109): €42,925 – €102,556 per annum, commensurate with experience Academic hours as prescribed under Public Service Agreements 5-year fixed-term tenure-track appointment Application Materials Applications must include: Cover Letter (max 2 A4 pages) – Discuss motivation, contributions, and fit with the Department Curriculum Vitae – Include names and contact details of 3 referees Research Statement (max 2 A4 pages) – Summarize current and future research plans Teaching Statement (max 2 A4 pages) – Discuss capacity to teach existing modules and propose additional modules Applications submitted incompletely will not be considered. Interviews will include a presentation component. Submit applications online via the Trinity Jobs Portal. Contact Information Informal enquiries: Associate Professor Dr. Agustin Bénétrix, Head of Department – benetra@tcd.ie Application queries: recruit@tcd.ie (include Competition ID in subject line) Diversity & Inclusion Trinity College Dublin is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with non-traditional career paths, career breaks, disabilities, or international applicants. Trinity is an Athena Swan Silver award holder and a EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Department: Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Location: College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Application Deadline: 12 January 2026, 12:00 PM IST
Start Date: 3 August 2026

About the Role

Trinity College Dublin invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions in Economics on a 5-year fixed-term, tenure-track basis.

The successful candidates will:

Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Supervise and mentor students
Engage in curriculum development and contribute to an intellectually stimulating learning environment
Conduct high-quality research, publish in leading academic journals, and participate in workshops, conferences, and policy debates

Qualifications & Requirements

PhD in Economics or related field
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research
Commitment to contributing to diversity, inclusion, and equity within the academic community

Salary & Terms

Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109): €42,925 – €102,556 per annum, commensurate with experience
Academic hours as prescribed under Public Service Agreements
5-year fixed-term tenure-track appointment

Application Materials

Applications must include:

Cover Letter (max 2 A4 pages) – Discuss motivation, contributions, and fit with the Department
Curriculum Vitae – Include names and contact details of 3 referees
Research Statement (max 2 A4 pages) – Summarize current and future research plans
Teaching Statement (max 2 A4 pages) – Discuss capacity to teach existing modules and propose additional modules

Applications submitted incompletely will not be considered. Interviews will include a presentation component.

Submit applications online via the Trinity Jobs Portal.

Contact Information

Informal enquiries: Associate Professor Dr. Agustin Bénétrix, Head of Department – benetra@tcd.ie
Application queries: recruit@tcd.ie (include Competition ID in subject line)

Diversity & Inclusion

Trinity College Dublin is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with non-traditional career paths, career breaks, disabilities, or international applicants. Trinity is an Athena Swan Silver award holder and a EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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