Specific Purpose Whole-Time Post
(anticipated duration September 2031)
UCC wishes to appoint an academic to the role of Lecturer (Below the Bar) in Applied Psychology. The post requires expertise in the areas of cognitive psychology and quantitative research methods. Reporting to the Head of School, the successful candidate will be expected to: develop research compatible with one of the key University Futures Research clusters (e.g. Children; Collective Social Futures; Ageing and Brain Science, etc.) and aligned thematic research areas of the school (People and Technology, Mental Health and Wellbeing, or Healthy Development and Ageing); teach on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research; and contribute to the collegial functioning of the School.
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 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 Gillian Murphy, School of Applied Psychology, by e-mail in the first instance ([contact details available in the full listing]). Further discussion by telephone or online, or indeed a visit to the School, may be arranged.
For further information on the Department www.ucc.ie/en/apsych
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 [contact details available in the full listing]. 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.
Appointment may be made on the Lecturer (Below the Bar) Salary Scale: €43,028 - €73,909 (Scale B) / €45,116 - €70,327 (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.
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.
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (ore.ucc.ie). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [contact details available in the full listing], quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 17th 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.
Appointment may be made on the Lecturer (Below the Bar) Salary Scale: €43,028 - €73,909 (Scale B) / €45,116 - €70,327 (Scale A).
