Senior Lecturer in Law

University College Cork

Institution: University College Cork
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Field: Academic / Law
Deadline: 31 March 2026, 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time)
Contact Person: Dean of Law, Professor Conor O'Mahony – conor.omahony@ucc.ie

Position Overview

UCC wishes to appoint an academic to the role of Senior Lecturer in Law in the field of Private Law, including Equity, Trusts, and Property, to contribute to the development of the School’s research, programmes, and engagement ambitions.

The School of Law is currently ranked 94th in the world (QS 2025 Subject Rankings). The postholder will be expected to be research active, building on existing areas of research strength in the School.

They will also be expected to make a full contribution to the School’s programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level as appropriate. The postholder will report to the Dean of the School of Law.

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

For further information on the Department, see UCC School of Law.

Application Details

  • For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria, and application process, see UCC Vacancy Portal.

  • Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to the Dean of Law at conor.omahony@ucc.ie.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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

  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028.

  • UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of its commitment to advancing equality in higher education.

  • UCC encourages applications from all individuals, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation.

UCC promotes flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. Candidates are encouraged to consult UCC’s Dignity and Respect Policy and EDI-related initiatives.

Salary

  • Appointment may be made on the Senior Lecturer Salary Scale:

    • Scale B: €83,910 - €118,893

    • Scale A: €81,033 - €112,948

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

Additional Information

  • Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates requiring support during the recruitment process.

  • Interviews may be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in person. Candidates may also be required to attend in-person interviews if necessary.

How to Apply

  • Applications must be submitted online via the UCC vacancy portal.

  • Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job title.

  • Candidates should apply before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 31st March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Job ID: 090513

Documents

  • Candidate Brief (PDF)

  • Guide for UCC Applicants (PDF)

  • Guide for External Applicants (PDF)

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