"Lecturer in Archaeology"

Lecturer in Archaeology

University College Cork

Department: Department of Archaeology, School of the Human Environment, University College Cork (UCC)

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: €42,102 - €72,452 (Scale B) / €44,169 - €68,942 (Scale A)

Application Deadline: 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time), Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Job ID: 093413

Position Summary

UCC seeks a Lecturer in Archaeology with a specialist interest in Western European prehistory (Mesolithic, Neolithic, or Bronze Age). The appointee will:

• Deliver foundation and advanced courses on Irish and European prehistory
• Support fieldwork and work placements in the curriculum
• Contribute to research supervision at master’s and doctoral level
• Participate in research and academic life of the Department, School, and University

Applicants must hold a doctoral qualification in Archaeology and have post-doctoral research experience with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Doctoral qualification in Archaeology from a recognized university at the time of application
• Post-doctoral research experience
• Teaching experience in Archaeology
• Garda vetting and/or international police clearance may be required

Selection Criteria

• Academic record and research outputs in Western European prehistory
• Teaching experience and ability to develop fieldwork programs
• Contribution to research supervision and academic life

Salary & Terms

Lecturer (Below the Bar) Salary Scale: €42,102 - €72,452 (Scale B) / €44,169 - €68,942 (Scale A)

Salary placement follows public sector pay policy

Diversity & Inclusion

UCC is committed to:

• Being a fully inclusive university embracing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
• Supporting employees from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups
• Providing flexible working, family-friendly policies, and staff development
• Promoting equality and preventing discrimination in line with legislation

UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of advancing equality in higher education.

Learn more about UCC’s EDI initiatives: https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online via the UCC vacancy portal: https://ore.ucc.ie/

Required documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Supporting documentation as outlined in the Candidate Brief

Interviews: May be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in person. Candidates will be notified as appropriate.

Queries regarding applications: recruitment@ucc.ie

Informal enquiries:
Dr. Griffin Murray – Head of Department
Email: g.murray@ucc.ie
Tel: +353 21 490 4385

Closing Date

24 February 2026, 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time)

UCC is an Equal Opportunities Employer