Lecturer in Accounting

University College Cork

Location: University College Cork, Ireland
Position type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary:

• Scale B: €42,103 – €72,452
• Scale A: €44,169 – €68,942

Application deadline: 10 February 2026, 12:00 Irish Local Time
Contact:

• Prof. Michelle Carr – m.carr@ucc.ie
• Prof. Stewart Smyth – ssmyth@ucc.ie

About the School

• Cork University Business School is double accredited (AMBA & AACSB), a PRME Champion, and holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award.
• One of Ireland’s largest business schools, focused on developing leaders for a sustainable future.
• Committed to a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive environment for teaching, learning, research, and staff development.

Role Summary

The Lecturer will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels in accounting.
• Conduct research with publication outputs in leading international journals (3 & 4 star journals preferred).
• Contribute research to strategic initiatives, including UCC Futures or a new research center on the Future of Work and Economies.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated teaching and research experience in accounting.
• Strong potential to publish in leading journals.
• Ability to contribute to strategic research initiatives.
• Alignment with UCC’s values in equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits & Environment

• Support for professional development and training.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Inclusive, family-friendly policies and campus facilities.
• Access to UCC resources, libraries, and research networks.

Application Process

• Apply online via UCC vacancy portal: https://ore.ucc.ie/
• Submit:
  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Details of referees (two)

Interviews:
May be conducted online (Microsoft Teams) or in person.