Lecturer in Pharmacy

Institution: University College Cork – School of Pharmacy
Job Type: Permanent, Whole-Time
Closing Date: 6 January 2026, 12:00 Noon (Irish Local Time)
Job ID: 092493
Contact Person: Professor Brendan Griffin – Brendan.Griffin@ucc.ie

Position Overview

University College Cork (UCC) invites applications for a Lecturer in Pharmaceutics in the School of Pharmacy.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the delivery of industry-focused postgraduate programmes, including:

  • MSc Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations & Management

  • MSc in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences

• Contribute to other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as directed by the Head of School

• Teach core principles of Industrial Pharmaceutical Science, including:

  • Industrial Pharmaceutical Development

  • Bio/Pharmaceutical Technology

  • Bio/Pharmaceutical Processing

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sciences

  • Regulatory Science

• Undertake teaching, examination, and administrative duties as appropriate to the post

• Report to the Head of the School of Pharmacy

Research and Academic Duties

In line with UCC’s strategic objective as a research-led institution, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Engage in research and research-led teaching

• Contribute to the University, the discipline, and the community

• Work effectively within a team environment to deliver and advance postgraduate programmes

Salary

Appointment may be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale:

Salary placement will follow public sector pay policy.

Eligibility & Selection

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

• UCC is an Equal Opportunities Employer

• Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process if required

Application Process

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

Required documents: Please follow guidance in the information package available on the portal.

Informal enquiries may be directed to:
Professor Brendan Griffin – Brendan.Griffin@ucc.ie

Interview Process:

• Interviews may be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in person

• Candidates may be required to attend in person if an initial online interview takes place

Deadline: 12 noon (Irish Local Time), 6 January 2026
No late applications will be accepted

Further Information & Documents:

• Guide for UCC Applicants – 926 KB

• Guide for External Applicants – 1,672.6 KB

• Candidate Brief – 4,253.5 KB