The Department of Political Science, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Applied Social Data Science, to commence on 1st January 2026.
The Department of Political Science wishes to make a Teaching Fellow appointment with a special focus on contributing to the postgraduate programme in Applied Social Data Science. In particular, this includes full-time support for the modules in this programme in terms of lectures and tutorials, with a focus on research-led postgraduate teaching. The candidate will also be capable of further developing the quality of our research-led postgraduate teaching. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong experience, either as a teaching assistant or lead instructor. An ability to teach modules in research design, quantitative research methods, machine learning and quantitative text analysis at both undergraduate and postgraduate level is highly desirable. The Department is seeking to appoint an individual with vision and enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to the vital role of teaching.
Application Procedure:
Candidates should submit the following documentation via email to Natasha Halpin at recruit.polsci.sssp@tcd.ie indicating “Teaching Fellow in Applied Social Data Science” in the subject line by 5 pm, Friday, 18 July 2025.
- Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum;
- A full curriculum vitae with names, affiliation, and contact details of 2 referees included;
- For applicants who have completed a PhD, please state the PhD award date as shown on the degree certificate.
- Teaching statement (summarizing teaching experience and approach – 2 x A4 pages maximum);
- The teaching statement should explicitly address readiness to teach the following data science modules:
- Applied Statistical Analysis (taught using R, two module sequence)
- Research Design for the Social Sciences
- Computer Programming for Social Sciences (taught using R and Python)
As well as at least one of the following:
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Quantitative Text Analysis for Social Sciences
- Social Forecasting
- The applicant may also mention how they would be ready to teach any other modules in data science or political science they may wish to offer as main instructor. For more information about the current modules on offer in ASDS, please see https://www.tcd.ie/Political_Science/programmes/postgraduate/pg-dip-applied-social-data-science/course-content/
- Materials in support of demonstrating teaching experience and excellence, such as student evaluations of modules taught, teaching awards, etc., where available.
Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.
Informal enquiries: Please contact Dr Constantine Boussalis, Head of Department, (Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science) at boussalc@tcd.ie
URL Link to Human Resources https://www.tcd.ie/hr/
Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.
