Lecturer in Medicine (University College Cork)

Institution: University College Cork (UCC), Ireland Department: School of Clinical Therapies, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Location: Cork, Ireland Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: Lecturer (Above the Bar) Scale: €79,185 - €102,549 (Scale B) / €75,338 - €97,420 (Scale A) Closing Date: 10 March 2026, 12:00 PM (Irish Local Time) Job ID: 092733 About the Role The School of Clinical Therapies at UCC seeks an academic to deliver research-led teaching and contribute to the advancement of Occupational Therapy. Responsibilities include: Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with a focus on mental health and/or chronic disease management. Supervising student projects and postgraduate research. Conducting and publishing high-quality research; securing research funding. Contributing to curriculum development and departmental administration. Supporting accreditation processes and promoting Occupational Therapy within UCC and the wider community. All duties must comply with health and safety requirements. Essential Qualifications & Experience PhD (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or closely related field. Demonstrated teaching, research, and administrative experience in Occupational Therapy. Ability to contribute to curriculum development and research supervision. Experience in mental health or chronic disease management is preferred. Application Process Applications must be submitted online via the UCC Vacancy Portal. Required documents typically include CV, cover letter, research and teaching statements, and references. Closing date: 10 March 2026, 12:00 PM (Irish Local Time). Interviews may be conducted online (Microsoft Teams) or in person. Informal inquiries: Prof. Margaret McGrath, Head of Department Email: margaretmcgrath@ucc.ie Diversity & Inclusion UCC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, holding a Silver Athena SWAN award. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The University provides flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, training, and staff networks. Further Information Department of Occupational Therapy at UCC Candidate Brief PDF If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Institution: University College Cork (UCC), Ireland
Department: School of Clinical Therapies, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Location: Cork, Ireland
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Lecturer (Above the Bar) Scale: €79,185 - €102,549 (Scale B) / €75,338 - €97,420 (Scale A)
Closing Date: 10 March 2026, 12:00 PM (Irish Local Time)
Job ID: 092733

About the Role

The School of Clinical Therapies at UCC seeks an academic to deliver research-led teaching and contribute to the advancement of Occupational Therapy. Responsibilities include:

Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with a focus on mental health and/or chronic disease management.
Supervising student projects and postgraduate research.
Conducting and publishing high-quality research; securing research funding.
Contributing to curriculum development and departmental administration.
Supporting accreditation processes and promoting Occupational Therapy within UCC and the wider community.

All duties must comply with health and safety requirements.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

PhD (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or closely related field.
Demonstrated teaching, research, and administrative experience in Occupational Therapy.
Ability to contribute to curriculum development and research supervision.
Experience in mental health or chronic disease management is preferred.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via the UCC Vacancy Portal.
Required documents typically include CV, cover letter, research and teaching statements, and references.
Closing date: 10 March 2026, 12:00 PM (Irish Local Time).
Interviews may be conducted online (Microsoft Teams) or in person.

Informal inquiries:
Prof. Margaret McGrath, Head of Department
Email: margaretmcgrath@ucc.ie

Diversity & Inclusion

UCC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, holding a Silver Athena SWAN award. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The University provides flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, training, and staff networks.