Lecky Professor of [Medieval] History (1913)

at Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

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Salary

€147,197 to €186,073 a year

Closing date

14 January 2027

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Teaching

Contract

Full Time, Permanent

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5 November 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin is seeking to appoint a medieval historian as Lecky Professor of History, established in 1913. The post is tenable from 1 September 2027, and the successful candidate will undertake scholarly research in continental European history during the period from c. 800 to c. 1350. The study of medieval history has long been at the forefront of the School’s mission. Medieval history is an area of teaching that is constantly in high demand, from students at all levels. The research profile in medieval history is strong and contributes significantly to the profile of the School of Histories and Humanities. Post Status: Permanent Salary: Appointment will be made on the Professorial salary scale in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€147,197 to €186,073] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are prescribed under Public Service Agreements. https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf How to Apply: Applicants should submit the following: A cover page including motivation (one page). A comprehensive CV, including a full list of publications, research funding and leadership activities The names and contact details (email addresses) of three referees A research plan (summarising research over the next five years (two pages)). A teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach (two pages)). Please Note: Applicants who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the shortlist stage. Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of an in-person presentation at Trinity. Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time), Thursday, 14 th January 2027. Presentations and Interviews will be held in person on the 30th and 31st of March 2027. Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Please allow plenty of time to complete the application process. The system will automatically cancel any applications still in progress at the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to the Head of School Professor Graeme Murdock, murdocg@tcd.ie Application enquiries can be made to recruitment partner Daniel Knowles at knowledj@tcd.ie At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including applicants with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced by war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment. €147,197 to €186,073 per annum

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