Teaching Fellow – Folklore & Ethnology (12‑month contract)

About the role

The School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore at University College Dublin invites an early‑career scholar to join as a Teaching Fellow in Folklore and Ethnology for a twelve‑month fixed‑term appointment. The Fellow will teach undergraduate and MA modules while developing their own research within a vibrant community that draws on the National Folklore Collection.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and MA courses in Folklore and Ethnology.
• Participate in and contribute to departmental research seminars, symposia and collaborative projects.
• Engage with the National Folklore Collection and related fieldwork activities.
• Support curriculum development and assessment processes.

Required profile

• Early‑career researcher, preferably completing or recently awarded a doctorate.
• Background in folklore, ethnology or a closely related discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Motivation to integrate teaching with active research.

Required skills

• Knowledge of folklore and ethnology theories and methods.
• Experience with ethnographic fieldwork.
• Ability to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract with a salary of €49,500 per annum.
• Opportunities to publish and present research internationally.
• Access to extensive folklore archives and collaborative networks.