Lecturer in Archaeology

University College Cork

Department: Department of Archaeology, School of the Human Environment, University College Cork (UCC)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: €42,102 - €72,452 (Scale B) / €44,169 - €68,942 (Scale A)
Application Deadline: 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time), Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Job ID: 093413

Position Summary

UCC seeks a Lecturer in Archaeology with a specialist interest in Western European prehistory (Mesolithic, Neolithic, or Bronze Age). The appointee will:

  • Deliver foundation and advanced courses on Irish and European prehistory

  • Support fieldwork and work placements in the curriculum

  • Contribute to research supervision at master’s and doctoral level

  • Participate in research and academic life of the Department, School, and University

Applicants must hold a doctoral qualification in Archaeology and have post-doctoral research experience with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Doctoral qualification in Archaeology from a recognized university at the time of application

  • Post-doctoral research experience

  • Teaching experience in Archaeology

  • Garda vetting and/or international police clearance may be required

Selection Criteria

  • Academic record and research outputs in Western European prehistory

  • Teaching experience and ability to develop fieldwork programs

  • Contribution to research supervision and academic life

Salary & Terms

  • Lecturer (Below the Bar) Salary Scale: €42,102 - €72,452 (Scale B) / €44,169 - €68,942 (Scale A)

  • Salary placement follows public sector pay policy

Diversity & Inclusion

UCC is committed to:

  • Being a fully inclusive university embracing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)

  • Supporting employees from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups

  • Providing flexible working, family-friendly policies, and staff development

  • Promoting equality and preventing discrimination in line with legislation

UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of advancing equality in higher education.

Learn more about UCC’s EDI initiatives: https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online via the UCC vacancy portal: https://ore.ucc.ie/

Required documents:

  • CV

  • Cover letter

  • Supporting documentation as outlined in the Candidate Brief

Interviews: May be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in person. Candidates will be notified as appropriate.

Queries regarding applications: recruitment@ucc.ie

Informal enquiries:
Dr. Griffin Murray – Head of Department

Additional Documents

Closing Date

24 February 2026, 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time)

UCC is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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