Inclusive Co-Learning and Inclusive Research with Students with Intellectual Disability in Higher Education

research with adults with intellectual disability (id+ Project | University College Cork). The position advertised here will build on this expertise. Inclusive Co-Learning and Inclusive Research with Students with Intellectual Disability in Higher Education The PATH 4 Phase 2 funded id+ futures Project delivers 2 rights-based, inclusive education programmes for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) at UCC which: promote and embed a rights-based approach to third-level education for people with ID based on the human rights principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. provide university-based co-learning opportunities for students with and without ID contribute to development of capacity in inclusive teaching, learning and assessment across the Higher and Further Education sectors develop inclusive research resources to support people with ID to engage as ‘experts by experience’ in academic research Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. Project - id+ Futures Project 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 inquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Nicola Maxwell, Programme Director id+ Futures Project, School of Applied Social Studies; Email: n.maxwell@ucc.ie For further information on the hiring unit, please see: https://www.ucc.ie/en/appsoc/ 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: €47,273 - €53,925 p.a (IUA PD1 Research Salary Scale) 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. 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 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 hrresearchqueries@ucc.ie quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 20th 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. Requirements Research Field: Other Education Level: PhD or equivalent Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: University College Cork Country: Ireland Contact City: Cork Website: http://www.ucc.ie/en/ Street: Western Road E-Mail: hrresearchqueries@ucc.ie