Clinical Assistant Professor of Irish Language, Literature, and Culture
Join New York University to teach Irish language, literature, and culture at Glucksman Ireland House.
Best for:Best for scholars with a PhD in Irish studies, literature, or language, and a strong background in teaching and public academic programming.
Overview
New York University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Irish language, literature, and culture starting in Fall 2027 at Glucksman Ireland House. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses across elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels, alongside specialized electives and required graduate offerings. Responsibilities also include mentoring students, coordinating departmental Irish language instruction, and organizing public-facing initiatives such as immersion days and annual lectures. Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment and demonstrate excellence in teaching and research.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary, intermediate, and advanced Irish language, literature, and culture.
- Deliver the required graduate-level course in Irish language culture and history as well as research-focused electives.
- Mentor undergraduate and Master's students in their academic and research pursuits.
- Coordinate Irish language instruction across the department.
- Organize annual public-facing events, including Irish-language immersion days and yearly lectures.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Irish language, literature, culture, or a closely related field
Language: English and Irish proficiency
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Irish language and literature
- Active research agenda in Irish language, literature, or diaspora studies
- Experience with student mentorship at undergraduate and graduate levels
- Capacity to organize public-facing academic and cultural initiatives
- Must have a Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants should submit all required application materials through the designated university portal. Review of applications will begin on November 16th.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Evidence of effective teaching
- Writing sample
- 3 reference letters
Contact
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