Lecturer in Law

University College Cork

Post Summary

University College Cork (UCC) wishes to appoint two permanent whole-time academics to two vacant Lecturer in Law (Below the Bar) positions.

• The School of Law is currently ranked 94th in the world (QS 2025 Subject Rankings).
• Postholders will be expected to be research active, building on existing areas of research strength in the School.
• Applications are welcome from academics working in any field of Law.
• Recruitment will consider the fit between candidates and the teaching needs of the School.
• Postholders will report to the Dean of the School of Law.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

Information and Application Process

For full details of the post, selection criteria, and application process, see: UCC Vacancy Portal

• The University may make additional appointments from this competition following its conclusion.
• Informal enquiries in confidence: Dean of Law – conor.omahony@ucc.ie
• Department information: School of Law, UCC

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university. UCC actively recruits, supports, and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.

• Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of advancing equality in higher education
• Encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/creed, sexual orientation
• Committed to flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks
• Applicants encouraged to consult UCC’s Dignity and Respect Policy and EDI initiatives

Salary

Appointment may be made on the Lecturer (Below the Bar) Salary Scale:

• Scale B: €42,602 - €73,177
• Scale A: €44,669 - €69,631

Salary placement on appointment will comply with public sector pay policy.

Application & Interview Process

• Applications must be submitted online via the UCC vacancy portal: https://ore.ucc.ie/
• Queries regarding the online application: recruitment@ucc.ie (quote the job title)
• Interviews may be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in-person; candidates will be notified accordingly
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Local Time), Tuesday, 14th April 2026

No late applications will be accepted

Contact

Contact Person: Conor O'Mahony
Email: conor.omahony@ucc.ie
Job ID: 092940