Senior Lecturer in Education

University College Cork

Department: School of Education
Employment Type: Permanent, Whole Time Post
Job ID: 093933
Closing Date: 10-Mar-2026, 12:00 (Irish Local Time)
Contact Email: NIngram@ucc.ie

Vacancy Overview

University College Cork (UCC) invites applications for the role of Senior Lecturer in Education.

Reporting to the Head of School, the appointee will be expected to:

  • Contribute to teaching, assessment, school placement, and programme development and administration at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

  • Engage in research and scholarly activity relevant to the discipline of Education, including research supervision.

  • Deliver teaching across programmes, with a specific contribution to the BEd Physical Education, Sports Studies and Arts programme for the Physical Education and Sports Studies post holder.

The role involves:

  • Lecturing in all areas of Education (pedagogy, professional, and foundation areas)

  • School placement tutoring

  • Supporting postgraduate studies

  • Undertaking research

  • Building and sustaining community links in the education field

  • Contributing to UCC academic life

Candidate Requirements

  • Doctorate in Education

  • Specialist post-primary teaching qualification, with potential recognition by the Teaching Council of Ireland

  • Broad understanding of the Irish education sector

  • Evidence of teaching experience in schools

  • Evidence of research expertise relevant to the grade of the post, with a social justice orientation

  • Contribution to the broader field of education

Selection Process & Garda Vetting

  • Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

  • Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to: Professor Nicola Ingram, Head of School – NIngram@ucc.ie

  • Further information about the School of Education: https://www.ucc.ie/en/education/

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

UCC is committed to being a fully inclusive global university, actively recruiting, supporting, and retaining colleagues from all sectors of society. Key points:

  • EDI are core values under UCC Strategic Plan 2023–2028

  • UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award

  • Applications are encouraged from all, regardless of age, caregiving status, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/creed, or sexual orientation

  • Support is provided through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training, and staff networks

  • Applicants are encouraged to consult the Dignity and Respect Policy and EDI initiatives

Salary

  • Senior Lecturer Scale:

    • Scale B: €83,910 – €118,893

    • Scale A: €81,033 – €112,948

  • Salary placement on appointment in line with public sector pay policy

Interviews & Recruitment Process

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

  • Candidates may be required to attend in-person interviews if an online interview is conducted

  • Assistance or reasonable accommodation during recruitment is available on request

Application Instructions

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

  • Queries regarding online applications should be sent to: recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job title

  • Applications must be submitted before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on 10-Mar-2026

  • Late applications will not be accepted

Note: Appointment is dependent on University approval and adherence to the employment control framework for higher education.

Contact

Professor Nicola Ingram
Head of School, School of Education
Email: NIngram@ucc.ie

Additional Documents

  • Guide for External Applicants – 1672.6 KB

  • Guide for UCC Applicants – 926 KB

  • Candidate Brief – Senior Lecturer in Education – 4322.7 KB

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