Lecturer in Education

University College Cork

Institution: University College Cork (UCC), Ireland
Location: Cork, Ireland
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Lecturer (Below the Bar) Scale: €42,102 - €72,452 (Scale B) / €44,169 - €68,942 (Scale A)
Closing Date: 10 March 2026, 12:00 PM (Irish Local Time)
Job ID: 091323

About the Role

The School of Education at UCC is seeking a Lecturer (Below the Bar) to contribute to:

• Teaching, assessment, and school placement supervision in undergraduate and postgraduate Initial Teacher Education programs.
• Programme development and administration in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy, and Inclusion.
• Research and scholarly activities with a social justice orientation in the field of education.
• Pastoral support for education students, particularly focusing on diversifying the teaching workforce.
• Engagement with community links and contributions to UCC academic life.

This role combines teaching, research, pastoral care, and administrative responsibilities within a dynamic and research-active School of Education.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Doctorate (PhD) in History, Sociology, Psychology, or Philosophy of Education.
• Knowledge of the Irish education sector.
• Experience in providing pastoral support to students.
• Evidence of research expertise in the discipline of education.
• Ability to contribute to teaching, school placements, and postgraduate supervision.

Additional desirable qualities:

• Experience in social justice-oriented education.
• Contribution to program development and community engagement.

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted online via the UCC Vacancy Portal.
• Required documents: CV, cover letter, research and teaching statement, and references.
• Closing date: 10 March 2026, 12:00 PM (Irish Local Time).
• Interviews may be conducted online (Microsoft Teams) or in person.

Informal inquiries:
Prof. Nicola Ingram, Head of School
Email: NIngram@ucc.ie

Diversity & Inclusion

UCC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, holding a Silver Athena SWAN award. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. UCC supports flexible working, family-friendly policies, training, and staff networks.

Further Information

• School of Education at UCC
• Candidate Brief PDF