Lecturer in Education

University College Cork

Institution

University College Cork (UCC)

School

School of Education

Position

Lecturer (Above the Bar) in Education

Job Type: Permanent, Whole-Time

Job ID: 096314

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time)

Job Overview

UCC wishes to appoint an experienced academic to the role of Lecturer (Above the Bar) in Education. The post requires expertise in special and inclusive education, as well as the potential to teach across programmes within the School of Education.

Reporting to the Head of School, the successful appointee will contribute to teaching, assessment, school placement, programme development, and administration at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The appointee will also be expected to engage in research and scholarly activity relevant to the discipline of Education and supervise research students.

The role will involve:

  • Lecturing in special and inclusive education.
  • Supporting school placement needs.
  • Supporting postgraduate studies.
  • Undertaking research.
  • Building and sustaining community links in the education field.
  • Contributing to UCC academic life.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in Education and demonstrate:

  • A broad understanding of the Irish education sector.
  • Knowledge of current policy issues relating to special and inclusive education.
  • Expertise in teacher professional learning across the continuum of teacher education.

Evidence of research expertise appropriate to the grade of the post, together with contributions to the broader field of Education, is required.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative School of Education delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes supported by a vibrant research culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Support school placement activities.
  • Participate in programme development and administration.
  • Deliver lectures in special and inclusive education.
  • Support postgraduate studies.
  • Conduct research and scholarly activity in Education.
  • Supervise research students.
  • Build and sustain community partnerships in the education sector.
  • Contribute to the academic life of University College Cork.

Essential Requirements

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a doctorate in Education.
  • Have expertise in special and inclusive education.
  • Demonstrate the ability to teach across programmes within the School of Education.
  • Demonstrate a broad understanding of the Irish education sector.
  • Have knowledge of current policy relating to special and inclusive education.
  • Demonstrate expertise in teacher professional learning across the continuum of teacher education.
  • Provide evidence of research expertise appropriate to the grade.
  • Demonstrate contribution to the broader field of Education.

Additional Information

  • Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
  • The University, at its discretion, may make additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the recruitment process.

Salary

Appointment may be made on the Lecturer (Above the Bar) Salary Scale:

  • Scale B: €80,776 – €104,610
  • Scale A: €76,852 – €99,378

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Contact Information

Contact Person: Dr T.J. Ó Ceallaigh

Email: tjoceallaigh@ucc.ie

For informal enquiries, candidates may contact Dr T.J. Ó Ceallaigh in confidence.

Interview Information

  • Interviews may be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in person.
  • Candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview following an online interview.
  • Candidates will be notified as appropriate.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university that actively recruits, supports, and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under the UCC Strategic Plan 2023–2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of its commitment to advancing equality in higher education.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of:

  • Age
  • Care-giving status
  • Disability
  • Ethnicity
  • Gender and gender identity/expression
  • Nationality
  • Marital or civil partnership status
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Race
  • Religion or belief
  • Sexual orientation

UCC supports staff through flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, training and development opportunities, and staff networks.

Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Supporting Documents

The following documents are available with the vacancy:

  • Candidate Brief – Lecturer in Education
  • Guide for UCC Applicants
  • Guide for External Applicants
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