Lecturer in Accounting

University College Cork

Location: University College Cork, Ireland
Position type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary:

  • Scale B: €42,103 – €72,452

  • Scale A: €44,169 – €68,942
    Application deadline: 10 February 2026, 12:00 Irish Local Time
    Contact:

  • Prof. Michelle Carr – m.carr@ucc.ie

  • Prof. Stewart Smyth – ssmyth@ucc.ie

About the School

  • Cork University Business School is double accredited (AMBA & AACSB), a PRME Champion, and holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award.

  • One of Ireland’s largest business schools, focused on developing leaders for a sustainable future.

  • Committed to a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive environment for teaching, learning, research, and staff development.

Role Summary

The Lecturer will:

  • Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels in accounting.

  • Conduct research with publication outputs in leading international journals (3 & 4 star journals preferred).

  • Contribute research to strategic initiatives, including UCC Futures or a new research center on the Future of Work and Economies.

Candidate Requirements

  • Demonstrated teaching and research experience in accounting.

  • Strong potential to publish in leading journals.

  • Ability to contribute to strategic research initiatives.

  • Alignment with UCC’s values in equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits & Environment

  • Support for professional development and training.

  • Flexible working arrangements.

  • Inclusive, family-friendly policies and campus facilities.

  • Access to UCC resources, libraries, and research networks.

Application Process

  • Apply online via UCC vacancy portal: https://ore.ucc.ie/

  • Submit:

    • CV

    • Cover letter

    • Details of referees (two)

Interviews:

  • May be conducted online (Microsoft Teams) or in person.

Apply