Professor of Medicine

University College Cork

Location: University College Cork, School of Medicine, Ireland
Position type: Honorary / Clinical Professorship
Application deadline: 13 February 2026, 12:00 Irish Local Time
Contact: cpa@ucc.ie

Purpose of Appointment

The Clinical Professorship is intended to:

1. Recognise and encourage significant contributions to the University by medical clinicians.
2. Support medical clinicians who maintain an academic career alongside clinical duties.
3. Support the development of the School of Medicine educational programmes.
4. Maintain and develop relationships between the School of Medicine and affiliated teaching hospitals.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be medical clinicians with permanent appointments at UCC-affiliated teaching hospitals.
• Meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the Clinical Professorship guidelines.
• Have academic contributions in teaching, research, or clinical leadership.

Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted online via the UCC e-recruitment portal and must include:

• Concise CV (including publications, grants, and relevant academic achievements)
• Completed online application form
• Two referees able to comment on academic contributions

Important notes:

• No additional documents outside the portal will be accepted.
• Candidates may need to contact referees directly if requested.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Key Features

• Recognises academic contributions of medical clinicians
• Supports academic-clinical career integration
• Promotes education, research, and leadership within UCC School of Medicine