[PHILOS-L] Job: Teaching Fellow (x2) at Trinity College Dublin

[Farbod Akhlaghi]

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The Department of Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin is looking to hire *two* Teaching Fellows in Philosophy (one of which will teach our introductory logic module) on a fixed-term, three-year basis.

*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.

*Summary*:

The Department of Philosophy, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is seeking to appoint two Teaching Fellows in Philosophy, to commence on 4th August 2026.

The Department primarily has teaching needs in Introductory Logic, and in the History of Philosophy (Ancient, Medieval, and Modern). Successful candidates will be able to offer teaching across several core areas of Analytic Philosophy, with teaching competency in Metaphysics being an advantage.

*Post Status*: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract (x2)

These appointments are required to deliver specific areas of teaching and curriculum development. The roles have been established to meet defined instructional needs that are limited in scope and duration and is therefore not required on a permanent basis.

*Salary*: This appointment will be made on the Teaching Fellow Merged Salary Scale (€43,425 – €55,227 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

*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:

http://www.tcd.ie/.../academic-hours-public-service...

*Application Procedure*: Candidates must submit the following material via email to Alexandra Erofei-Trefil at recruit.phi...@tcd.ie indicating ‘’Teaching Fellow in Philosophy’’ in the subject line by 5pm, Thursday, 30th of April 2026

1. Cover letter – 1 x A4 pages maximum;

2. A full curriculum vitae;

3. Names, affiliation, and contact details of 2 referees (with their email addresses included);

4. Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 1 x A4 pages maximum).

*Please Note*: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.

*Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr Farbod Akhlaghi, via email: Farbod.Akhlaghi@tcd.ie.*

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Dr Farbod Akhlaghi 

Assistant Professor in Moral Philosophy

Trinity College Dublin

University of Dublin

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