Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

THE POSITION

Department: Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
School: School of Clinical Therapies
College: College of Medicine and Health
Employment Type: Permanent Whole Time Post

THE POSITION

University College Cork wishes to appoint an academic to the role of Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy. Reporting to the Head of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, the successful candidate will provide academic leadership in teaching, research and professional engagement across Occupational Therapy. They will contribute strategically to the continued development of the Department through excellence in education, research, postgraduate supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with healthcare providers, policymakers and professional bodies.

The successful candidate will have an established international research profile, an excellent record of publication and success in attracting competitive research funding. They will demonstrate excellence in university teaching and curriculum leadership, have experience supervising postgraduate research students, and contribute to the University's strategic priorities through interdisciplinary collaboration and research aligned with the ambitions of UCC Futures.

We welcome applications from candidates with expertise across the breadth of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science and related disciplines. Applicants whose research and teaching strengthen the Department's existing strengths and contribute to future strategic priorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

This appointment offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and research-intensive Department with a strong commitment to excellence in occupational therapy education, impactful research and meaningful engagement with healthcare services and communities nationally and internationally.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to:

Professor Margaret McGrath
Email: margaretmcgrath@ucc.ie

For further information on the Department:
https://www.ucc.ie/en/clinical-therapies/occupational-therapy/

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education.

We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation.

We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation.

We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives.

SALARY

Appointment may be made on the Senior Lecturer Salary Scale:

€85,597 - €121,283 (Scale B) / €82,662 - €115,218 (Scale A).

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

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

INTERVIEW INFORMATION

Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/).

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

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 3rd November 2026.

No late applications will be accepted.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

VACANCY DETAILS

Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Department: Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

School: School of Clinical Therapies

College: College of Medicine and Health

Job ID: 099436

Closing Date: 03-Nov-2026 12:00

Contact Person: Professor Margaret McGrath

Contact Email: margaretmcgrath@ucc.ie

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

The following documents are available:

• Guide for UCC Applicants

• Guide For External Applicants

• Candidate Brief