[Poscgrad] job ad: Assistant Professor in Political Science and Qualitative Methods

[Marissa Brookes]

Dear Grad Students,

I'm forwarding this job ad from Dr. Jesse Dillon Savage at Trinity College
Dublin's Department of Political Science, which is hiring an Assistant
Professor in Political Science and Qualitative Methods (deadline is March
4, see below).

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https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DFQ393/assistant-professor-in-political-science-and-qualitative-methods

Assistant Professor in Political Science and Qualitative Methods*Trinity
College Dublin, The University of Dublin *- Department of Political Science
- School of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Location: Dublin - Ireland
Salary: €37,960 to €92,187 or £33,017.46 to £80,183.88 (converted salary*)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 30th January 2024
Closes: 4th March 2024
Job Ref: 037099

<http://jobs.tcd.ie/>

*Post status:* 5 year fixed term, tenure track

*Location: *Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College
Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

*Salary: Appointment* will be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale (109BN)
commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public
Sector Pay Policy [€37,960 to €92,187 per annum]
www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

*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:

www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

*Closing Date:* 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 4th March 2024

*Post Summary*

The Department of Political Science, School of Social Sciences and
Philosophy is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Political
Science and Qualitative Methods, to commence on 1st September 2024. This is
a tenure-track position.

The School wishes to make the appointment in the area of Political Science
and Qualitative Methods. The area of specialization is open, but the
preferred candidate should be able to teach modules in qualitative research
methods (*including* *case studies*, *process tracing*, *and* *interviews*).
The preferred candidate must also be able to teach courses in substantive
areas of politics (e.g., comparative politics, international relations,
political communication) of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate
students. The ideal candidates will have an approach to research that
complements the Department of Political Science’s existing strengths in
comparative and institutional analysis.

The normal teaching load for an Assistant Professor in the department would
be four semester-length modules per year. A single semester-length module
normally requires 22 hours of FTF teaching. Assistant professors are also
expected to do a certain amount of postgraduate research supervision and to
contribute to the administration of the programme and/or the department
more generally.

Person Requirements

Qualifications

   - An excellent academic record and have completed or be close to
   completion of a PhD in political science.

*Application Information*

Candidates must submit the application by e-recruitment:

   1. Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3
   referees.
   2. Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum.
   3. Teaching statement (summarizing teaching experience and approach –
   2xA4 pages maximum).
   4. Materials in support of demonstrating teaching experience and
   excellence, such as student evaluations of modules taught, teaching awards,
   etc, where available.
   5. List of publications (but no need to include the publications
   themselves).
   6. Writing Sample
   7. Research plan (summarizing research to be carried out in the next
   three years– 2xA4 pages maximum)

*Please Note:*

   - Candidates who do not submit all of this information may not be
   considered for shortlisting

*Please visit **jobs.tcd.ie* <http://jobs.tcd.ie/>* to view a full job
description and to apply.*

URL Link to Human Resources www.tcd.ie/hr

*At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are
ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact
Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising our
work to advance gender equality. Trinity is committed to supporting the
work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.
Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those who may
have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for
reasons including family or caring responsibilities, and applicants with
disabilities.*
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P.S. Jesse is my good friend from grad school, so if you have any questions
about the position or the application process, I would be happy to connect
you with him.

MB
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Marissa Brookes
Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies,
Department of Political Science
Faculty Co-Director, Inland Empire Labor and Community Center
University of California, Riverside
Watkins 2223
(951) 827-5510
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