The Irish Studies Program at Boston College invites applications for the newly created role of Assistant Professor of the Practice / Assistant Director of Irish Studies. The successful candidate will be appointed to a full-time, non-tenure-track, three-year renewable contract faculty position in the interdisciplinary Irish Studies Program. The salary range is $90-100k The position includes a pathway to promotion to the ranks of Associate and full Professor of the Practice (without tenure).
The Boston College Irish Studies program is a vibrant academic community with a distinguished international reputation. In addition to offering an undergraduate minor in Irish Studies and supporting graduate and faculty research, it runs an intensive program of events, including conferences, lectures, seminars, workshops, panel discussions, literary readings, traditional music concerts, film screenings, and exhibitions, all of which bring notable scholars, authors, artists and public figures to Boston College.
The primary responsibilities of this position involve working with the director of Irish Studies and the program’s faculty to plan, organize and promote academic programming that enriches the experience of undergraduate and graduate students at Boston College, and also engages with the wider interested public in the greater Boston area.
In addition to the substantial organizational and programming responsibilities as Assistant Director of the Irish Studies Program, the position carries an annual teaching load of 1-1 in the program (a reduction from the typical 3-3 teaching load for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty member in a humanities or social sciences department at Boston College). The successful candidate will teach electives on subjects that significantly contribute to broadening the Irish Studies curriculum, with a preference for specialization in disciplines other than literature.
Teaching duties begin on the first day of classes for the fall semester, which in the Fall 2027 semester will be August 30, 2027.
A Ph.D. in a discipline in the humanities or social sciences with a specialization in the study of Ireland and/or Irish diaspora. In-depth familiarity with the complex history, culture, politics and society of Ireland. Experience organizing and supporting academic programs and events is highly desirable
Applicants must submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a statement outlining their approach to developing Irish Studies programming; a statement of teaching interests and experience also outlining proposed courses; and three letters of reference. Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/191724 by October 18, 2026. Confidential letters of recommendation should be uploaded to Interfolio by the referees. No applications submitted by email or postal mail will be accepted.
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. The university is an equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.
