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.