Lectureship in Education (with an expertise in early years and childhood studies)

Permanent whole-time post

UCC wishes to appoint an experienced academic to the role of Lecturer (Below Bar) in Education (with an expertise in Early Years and Childhood Studies). Reporting to the Head of School this role will primarily involve contributing to the delivery of modules and the support of students across the UCC Early Years and Childhood programme, though, the appointee will also be expected to contribute more widely to and across other School of Education programmes.

The role will involve lecturing in the discipline of Early Years and Childhood Studies, supporting postgraduate studies, undertaking research, and building and sustaining community links in the Early Years and Childhood Studies field, while contributing to UCC academic life. The successful candidate will ideally hold a doctorate or equivalent in Early Years and Childhood Studies, or evidence of significant progress (i.e near completion/submission) towards a doctoral degree award in Early Years and Childhood. In addition, it is desirable that the successful candidate holds a minimum Level 8 professional qualification in Early Years & Childhood Studies (or equivalent Early Childhood Care and Education programme as recognised by the QAB) or a teaching qualification in primary education as recognised by the Teaching Council. S/he will demonstrate a broad understanding of the Early Years & Childhood sector and will ideally have experience as a practitioner in the early years sector/settings.

Evidence of research experience, appropriate to the grade of the post, in the discipline of Early Years & Childhood generally and contribution to the broader field of social sciences/education would also be requisite for appointment to the post. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative School of Education immersed in the education of early years practitioners and teachers at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supported by a vibrant research culture.

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 Prof Deirdre Horgan, by Email: D.Horgan@ucc.ie. For further information on the School of Education see: www.ucc.ie/en/education.

Appointment may be made on the Lecturer (Below the Bar) Salary Scale: €41,685 - €71,735 (Scale B) / €43,732 - €68,260 (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 that interviews will take place online via MS Teams.

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 recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 15^th April 2025

No late applications will be accepted.

University College Cork is an equal opportunitines 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

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