Senior Lecturer in Education

University College Cork

Department: School of Education
Employment Type: Permanent, Whole Time Post
Job ID: 093933
Closing Date: 10-Mar-2026, 12:00 (Irish Local Time)
Contact Email: NIngram@ucc.ie

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Vacancy Overview

University College Cork (UCC) invites applications for the role of Senior Lecturer in Education.

Reporting to the Head of School, the appointee will be expected to:

• Contribute to teaching, assessment, school placement, and programme development and administration at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Engage in research and scholarly activity relevant to the discipline of Education, including research supervision.
• Deliver teaching across programmes, with a specific contribution to the BEd Physical Education, Sports Studies and Arts programme for the Physical Education and Sports Studies post holder.

The role involves:

• Lecturing in all areas of Education (pedagogy, professional, and foundation areas)
• School placement tutoring
• Supporting postgraduate studies
• Undertaking research
• Building and sustaining community links in the education field
• Contributing to UCC academic life

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Candidate Requirements

• Doctorate in Education
• Specialist post-primary teaching qualification, with potential recognition by the Teaching Council of Ireland
• Broad understanding of the Irish education sector
• Evidence of teaching experience in schools
• Evidence of research expertise relevant to the grade of the post, with a social justice orientation
• Contribution to the broader field of education

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Selection Process & Garda Vetting

• Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
• Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to: Professor Nicola Ingram, Head of School – NIngram@ucc.ie
• Further information about the School of Education: https://www.ucc.ie/en/education/

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

UCC is committed to being a fully inclusive global university, actively recruiting, supporting, and retaining colleagues from all sectors of society. Key points:

• EDI are core values under UCC Strategic Plan 2023–2028
• UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award
• Applications are encouraged from all, regardless of age, caregiving status, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/creed, or sexual orientation
• Support is provided through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training, and staff networks
• Applicants are encouraged to consult the Dignity and Respect Policy and EDI initiatives

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Salary

• Senior Lecturer Scale:
  • Scale B: €83,910 – €118,893
  • Scale A: €81,033 – €112,948
• Salary placement on appointment in line with public sector pay policy

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Interviews & Recruitment Process

• Interviews may be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in person initially
• Candidates may be required to attend in-person interviews if an online interview is conducted
• Assistance or reasonable accommodation during recruitment is available on request

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Application Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online via the UCC vacancy portal: https://ore.ucc.ie/
• Queries regarding online applications should be sent to: recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job title
• Applications must be submitted before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on 10-Mar-2026
• Late applications will not be accepted

Note: Appointment is dependent on University approval and adherence to the employment control framework for higher education.

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Contact

Professor Nicola Ingram
Head of School, School of Education
Email: NIngram@ucc.ie