Jane B. and Thomas E. Hachey Professor of Irish and Irish-American History – Boston College

Faculty Opportunity: Jane B. and Thomas E. Hachey Professor of Irish and Irish-American History – Boston College

• Institution: Boston College

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of History, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

• Program Affiliation: Irish Studies Program

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenured Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Full Professor

• Specialization: Irish and Irish-American History

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 1.87 crore – INR 2.06 crore for a 9-month academic appointment, paid over 12 months

• Location: Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States

• Open Date: September 22, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Preferred Start Date: Summer 2027

Overview of Role

Boston College’s History Department, in collaboration with the Irish Studies Program, invites applications for the inaugural Jane B. and Thomas E. Hachey Professorship of Irish and Irish-American History.

This is a senior, tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor of History. The successful candidate will contribute to both the History Department and the interdisciplinary Irish Studies Program and is expected to help provide intellectual and academic leadership for Irish Studies.

Key Responsibilities & Academic Focus

• Conduct and publish high-level historical research.

• Teach courses in Irish, Irish-American, and related historical areas.

• Contribute to the History Department.

• Participate actively in the interdisciplinary Irish Studies Program.

• Collaborate with faculty across History and Irish Studies.

• Help provide leadership and future direction for Irish Studies.

• Contribute to teaching, research, mentoring, and academic service.

Research & Teaching Areas

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in historical areas related to:

• Irish History

• Irish-American History

• Ireland in Global Contexts

• Transnational Irish History

• Diaspora and Migration History

• Related global and comparative historical themes

Particular emphasis is placed on Irish-American History.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree.

• Distinguished record of scholarly publication.

• Extensive teaching experience.

• Strong expertise in historical areas involving Ireland in global contexts.

• Significant academic expertise in Irish-American History.

• Ability to collaborate across disciplinary and program boundaries.

Candidates should also demonstrate the experience and academic standing appropriate for appointment at the Full Professor level.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Research Statement

4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Interests

5. Names and Contact Information for Three References

Application Process

• Application Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/194167

• Application Deadline: November 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Contact: Prof. Guy Beiner

• Title: Sullivan Chair in Irish Studies

• Email: guy.beiner@bc.edu