Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing & AI

at  Trinity College Dublin

ABOUT TRINITY:

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). 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. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction

POST SUMMARY:

Trinity Business School (TBS) is an internationally ranked innovative business school, and is part of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s oldest and highest-ranking university. The School is Triple Accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. It also holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award in recognition of its achievement in the area of gender balance. The Business School is housed in a contemporary, eco-conscious structure on the Trinity campus, adjacent to major international business hubs, especially those in the finance and digital business sectors.
Trinity Business School is seeking to recruit academics to deliver the key strategic objectives associated with its mission of “Transforming Business for Good”. Specifically, we are seeking to recruit a Digital Marketing & AI academic with a research, teaching and leadership profile matching an international assistant professor.
Research: We are seeking a candidate with the potential to build a significant portfolio of high-quality and impactful research. While we recognize that early-career researchers may not yet have extensive publications, we are looking for evidence of strong potential for producing high-quality research, such as promising work in progress or early outputs in journals ranked highly by the Chartered Association of Business Schools (ABS) or featured in the Financial Times’ top 50 list. The ability to engage with and impact the business and public policy communities is also crucial. We are particularly interested in individuals who show promise in understanding the key challenges facing these groups and can effectively communicate with them. Our goal is to recruit someone who demonstrates the potential to produce research that is not only thorough but also relevant and beneficial to senior executives, entrepreneurs, and public policy professionals. At TBS, we are committed to hiring someone with the drive and capacity to engage with and make a meaningful impact on sectors beyond academia.
Teaching: The successful candidate will be capable of delivering cutting-edge education. Trinity Business School is hoping to extend its online offerings and generalize blended programs. The candidate will therefore not only possess a profound understanding of the latest industry practices and academic theories, but he/she will have demonstrated an ability to communicate his/her knowledge and expertise in an online, interactive environment. As an Assistant Professor, the candidate will be expected to inspire, challenge, and motivate students, fostering an atmosphere of innovation and critical thinking that reflects our commitment to academic excellence and professional growth.
Leadership: The successful candidate will be instrumental in contributing to the direction of our digital marketing programmes, ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry standards and provide our students with an educational experience that encompasses online learning. This role demands a proactive approach to curriculum design, a keen understanding of market and societal trends, and the ability to anticipate and incorporate future advancements in the role of business & management in delivering ‘Business for Good’.
Post status: Tenure Track - This position is Tenure Track position which is 5-years in the first instance, permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.
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/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€41,000 - €98,564 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

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