Assistant Professor in Law

Job Title : Assistant Professor in LawPay Scale : Lecturer Closing Date : 23-May-2024 12:00Contact Email : Applications are welcome from legal scholars with research excellence in the area of Equity and Land Law. The postholder will be required to develop/conduct a programme of their own scholarly research in one or both of these fields, to be able be to further develop and deliver core modules in Equity and/or Land Law and/or other areas of private law as required undergraduate level, and to develop and deliver postgraduate modules and supervise students at undergraduate, masters and Ph.D. levels. They will be required to carry out administrative duties as directed by the Head of School and is/are expected to be research active. They will work closely with colleagues in the Private Law Group and related subject areas to promote the Trinity Law School as a centre of excellence for teaching and research in field. The postholder is expected to take up the position in Michaelmas Term 2024. About Trinity:Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 81st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction Post Status: 5 Year Fixed Term, Tenure TrackSalary: This appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Full Salary Scale (€38,719 - €94,031 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdfSalary: Appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€39,469 –€95,441 per annum) https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf Application procedure:Applications will only be accepted through e-recruitment. 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) Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally should contact: the Head of School Caoimhin MacMaolain (macmaolc@tcd.ie).Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. 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. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.