Assistant Professor in History

Assistant Professor in History Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position #003273 - Assistant Professor in History, 3 Year Fixed Term Contract Role Profile The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to teach in their research specialisation and will also teach survey modules in global history and allied areas. Consequently, the successful candidate will design and teach a combination of core and optional modules on the BA Joint Honours and Bachelor of Religious Education with History programmes, and may teach on other School programmes, such as the MA in History, and Faculty programmes, such as the BA Single Module programme, as deemed appropriate by the Head of School. The School also offers opportunities to supervise postgraduate students and encourages and supports applications for external research funding. The School is committed to high quality research, expects its staff to publish regularly in leading journals and with leading university and academic presses, and assists its staff in such work. Please see the attached job description which includes details on the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required. Salary Scale: Assistant Professor (Above bar) - €64,583 - €103,501 Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy Closing date: Monday, 6th April 2026 For more information on DCU School of History and Geography, visit SOGAH Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to: Dr William Murphy, Head of School of History and Geography, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dublin City University. Phone + 353 (0)1 7009125 Email: will.j.murphy@dcu.ie Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below. Application Procedure: Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload: 1)  Curriculum Vitae 2)  Cover Letter 3)  Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy). Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete and will not be processed. Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes.The University’s Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps.  Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs. Contact Email : duranm@dcu.ie Contact No : +00353 1 700 5149 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Application Form 49.1 Job Description 298.1 Return to Search Apply for Job