University College Cork
Specific Purpose Whole-Time Post
(anticipated duration September 2031)
UCC wishes to appoint an academic to the role of Lecturer (Below the Bar) in Applied Psychology. The post requires expertise in the areas of cognitive psychology and quantitative research methods. Reporting to the Head of School, the successful candidate will be expected to: develop research compatible with one of the key University Futures Research clusters (e.g. Children; Collective Social Futures; Ageing and Brain Science, etc.) and aligned thematic research areas of the school (People and…
Technology, Mental Health and Wellbeing, or Healthy Development and Ageing); teach on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research; and contribute to the collegial functioning of the School.
The successful candidate will hold a Doctorate in Psychology and will be eligible for membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Evidence of research expertise, appropriate to the grade of the post, in the discipline of psychology and contribution to the broader field of psychology would also be requisite for appointment. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative School of Applied Psychology immersed in the education of students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supported by a vibrant research culture.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Gillian Murphy, School of Applied Psychology, by e-mail in the first instance (gillian.murphy@ucc.ie). Further discussion by telephone or online, or indeed a visit to the School, may be arranged.
For further information on the Department https://www.ucc.ie/en/apsych/
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .
Salary
Appointment may be made on the Lecturer (Below the Bar) Salary Scale: €43,028 - €73,909 (Scale B) / €45,116 - €70,327 (Scale A).
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Interview Process
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate.
Application
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 17th November 2026
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector
Contact Details
Contact Person: Professor Gillian Murphy
Contact Email: gillian.murphy@ucc.ie
Job ID: 095213
Close Date: 17-Nov-2026 12:00
Further Vacancy Details
Click on the link(s) below to view documents
- Guide for UCC Applicants (Filesize: 926)
- Guide For External Applicants (Filesize: 741.4)
- Candidate Brief - Lecturer (Below the Bar) in Applied Pyschology (Filesize: 2761.3)