Posted 12 July, 2026
Professor (Scale 2) in Social Policy, School of Applied Social Studies
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 406452934
Professor (Scale 2) in Social Policy, School of Applied Social Studies
Permanent Whole Time Post
UCC wishes to appoint an academic to the role of Professor in Social Policy. Reporting to the Head of School, the post-holder will provide leadership in research and research-led teaching within Social Policy and the wider School of Applied Social Studies. The postholder will engage in internationally impactful research through generating research income, supervising doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, high-quality publication and wider dissemination activities. As a leadership post, they will build research capacity across the School particularly participation in European funding initiatives. They will promote excellence in research-led learning and teaching in campus-based, blended and online settings in line with the principles of Universal Design for Learning. They will contribute to the promotion of Social Policy within and beyond the university and advance Social Policy innovation in Irish society and internationally.
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 Eleanor Bantry White, Tel: +353 (0)21 4902271, Email: [email protected]
For further information on the School: Applied Social Studies | University College Cork.
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 Professor (Scale 2) Salary Scale: €124,381 - €146,079 (Scale B) / €118,162 - €138,776 (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 : Eleanor Bantry White
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 092936
Contact Number :
Close Date : 25-Aug-2026 12:00
Permanent Whole Time Post
UCC wishes to appoint an academic to the role of Professor in Social Policy. Reporting to the Head of School, the post-holder will provide leadership in research and research-led teaching within Social Policy and the wider School of Applied Social Studies. The postholder will engage in internationally impactful research through generating research income, supervising doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, high-quality publication and wider dissemination activities. As a leadership post, they will build research capacity across the School particularly participation in European funding initiatives. They will promote excellence in research-led learning and teaching in campus-based, blended and online settings in line with the principles of Universal Design for Learning. They will contribute to the promotion of Social Policy within and beyond the university and advance Social Policy innovation in Irish society and internationally.
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 Eleanor Bantry White, Tel: +353 (0)21 4902271, Email: [email protected]
For further information on the School: Applied Social Studies | University College Cork.
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 Professor (Scale 2) Salary Scale: €124,381 - €146,079 (Scale B) / €118,162 - €138,776 (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 : Eleanor Bantry White
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 092936
Contact Number :
Close Date : 25-Aug-2026 12:00
