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Posted 12 July, 2026

Lecturer (Below the Bar) in English Literature 1700-1830, School of English and Digital Humanities

University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland Full Time
Reference: 2122747024

Lecturer (Below the Bar) in English Literature 1700-1830, School of English and Digital Humanities

Specific Purpose Whole Time Post

(anticipated duration 12 months)

UCC wishes to appoint an academic to the role of Lecturer in English Literature reporting to the Head of the School of English and Digital Humanities. In addition to lecturing and researching in the area of English Literature, 1700-1830 the duties will include an ability to teach in an area of Critical Theory, Cultural Theory or Literary Theory as essential to the post.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in English literature focusing on the period 1700-1830. They must be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and research in the long eighteenth century and in theoretical approaches to literature and culture, a commitment to research-led teaching, and the ability to supervise undergraduate dissertations and postgraduate research projects.

In accordance with the University's strategic objective as a research-led institution, the duties of all academic staff will include research, research-led teaching and contributions to the university, the discipline and the community. The academic staff member shall teach and examine, undertake administrative duties and carry out other duties appropriate to the post under the general direction of the Head of the School of English and Digital Humanities.

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 https://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 Dr Clíona Ã" Gallchoir, email: [email protected]

For further information on the School of English and Digital Humanities: https://www.ucc.ie/en/endah/

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 2023-2028. 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. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .

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 (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected], quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 25th August 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

Contact Person : Dr Clíona Ã" Gallchoir
Contact Email : [email protected]

Job ID : 094537
Contact Number :

Close Date : 25-Aug-2026 12:00

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