Lecturer in Law (University College Cork)

Post Summary University College Cork (UCC) wishes to appoint two permanent whole-time academics to two vacant Lecturer in Law (Below the Bar) positions. The School of Law is currently ranked 94th in the world (QS 2025 Subject Rankings). Postholders will be expected to be research active, building on existing areas of research strength in the School. Applications are welcome from academics working in any field of Law. Recruitment will consider the fit between candidates and the teaching needs of the School. Postholders will report to the Dean of the School of Law. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. Information and Application Process For full details of the post, selection criteria, and application process, see: UCC Vacancy Portal The University may make additional appointments from this competition following its conclusion. Informal enquiries in confidence: Dean of Law – conor.omahony@ucc.ie Department information: School of Law, UCC Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university. UCC actively recruits, supports, and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of advancing equality in higher education Encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/creed, sexual orientation Committed to flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks Applicants encouraged to consult UCC’s Dignity and Respect Policy and EDI initiatives Salary Appointment may be made on the Lecturer (Below the Bar) Salary Scale: Scale B: €42,602 - €73,177 Scale A: €44,669 - €69,631 Salary placement on appointment will comply with public sector pay policy. Application & Interview Process Applications must be submitted online via the UCC vacancy portal: https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries regarding the online application: recruitment@ucc.ie (quote the job title) Interviews may be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in-person; candidates will be notified accordingly Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Local Time), Tuesday, 14th April 2026 No late applications will be accepted Contact Contact Person: Conor O'Mahony Email: conor.omahony@ucc.ie Job ID: 092940 Documents Guide for UCC Applicants – 926 KB Guide for External Applicants – 1672.6 KB Candidate Brief – 3929.4 KB If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

Post Summary

University College Cork (UCC) wishes to appoint two permanent whole-time academics to two vacant Lecturer in Law (Below the Bar) positions.

The School of Law is currently ranked 94th in the world (QS 2025 Subject Rankings).
Postholders will be expected to be research active, building on existing areas of research strength in the School.
Applications are welcome from academics working in any field of Law.
Recruitment will consider the fit between candidates and the teaching needs of the School.
Postholders will report to the Dean of the School of Law.

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

Information and Application Process

For full details of the post, selection criteria, and application process, see: UCC Vacancy Portal

The University may make additional appointments from this competition following its conclusion.
Informal enquiries in confidence: Dean of Law – conor.omahony@ucc.ie
Department information: School of Law, UCC

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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

Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of advancing equality in higher education
Encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/creed, sexual orientation
Committed to flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks
Applicants encouraged to consult UCC’s Dignity and Respect Policy and EDI initiatives

Salary

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

Scale B: €42,602 - €73,177
Scale A: €44,669 - €69,631

Salary placement on appointment will comply with public sector pay policy.

Application & Interview Process

Applications must be submitted online via the UCC vacancy portal: https://ore.ucc.ie/
Queries regarding the online application: recruitment@ucc.ie (quote the job title)
Interviews may be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in-person; candidates will be notified accordingly
Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process