Assistant Professor in Drama, Theatre and Performance, Dublin

Job Title : Assistant Professor in Drama, Theatre and Performance Pay Scale : Lecturer Merged Closing Date : 26-Jun-2026 12:00 Contact Email : About Trinity: Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). 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. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030 Post Summary The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to teaching, research, and administrative activities in the Department of Drama, School of Creative Arts. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of modules in the field of drama, theatre, and performance studies, with the capacity to deliver excellent instruction across lecture, seminar, and studio-based formats, as well as one-to-one mentoring in areas of their expertise. The successful candidate will have at least three years of experience in teaching at university level, as well as a research profile in line with expectations at this grade. They will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate supervision and mentoring, as well as to the administrative functions of the Department and School. Department/Faculty: School of Creative Arts Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland Reports to: Head of School Post Status: 5 Year Fixed Term Tenure-Track Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Merged Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€43,425 - €103,582 per annum)  Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 26 June 2026. Application Information Candidates must submit the following: 1. Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum 2. Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees, 3. Research statement (summarising current research and future research plans) – 2 x A4 pages maximum 4. Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 x A4 pages maximum) Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting. Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as an interview. Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Informal enquiries about this post please contact Associate Professor Dr. Nicholas Johnson, School of Creative Arts at Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future. 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 who 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.