Lecturer (Above the Bar) in Paramedicine

Fixed term whole time post (duration to 31^st July 2030)

UCC wishes to appoint Lecturers in Paramedicine, within the School of Medicine. These posts will be pivotal in the development of Paramedical Science within the University and the delivery of the core academic and clinical syllabi.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a broad-based experience in terms of teaching and research at a third-level academic institution. These posts provide an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and creative individuals with vision to contribute to the further development of paramedic practice in Ireland. These are exceptional opportunities for suitably qualified persons to play a key role in the delivery of a Paramedicine degree and to support research in this area. The appointees will contribute to the development, delivery and quality assurance of the teaching and research programmes in Paramedicine at UCC.

The successful candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching delivery at University level. They must demonstrate an understanding of blended learning, educational platforms such as canvas and have experience in curriculum development, project management and demonstrate an ability to integrate with other disciplines. The candidates should show leadership qualities and excellent communication skills are essential.

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 Conor Deasy, email: conor.deasy@ucc.ie

Appointments may be made on the Lecturer (Above the Bar) Salary Scale: €79,976 - €103,575 (Scale B) / €76,091 - €98,394 (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 recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 21^st July 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.

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