Lecturer (Below the Bar) in Archaeology (Western European Prehistory)

Further Vacancy Details Lecturer (Below the Bar) in Archaeology (Western European Prehistory) Permanent Whole Time Post UCC wishes to appoint an academic to the role of Lecturer in Archaeology (Western European Prehistory). Reporting to the Head of Department, this is an opportunity to join one of Ireland’s leading universities, and an academic department with over a century-long record of teaching and research in Archaeology. Applicants should have a specialist interest in Western European prehistory (Mesolithic, Neolithic, or Bronze Age). Teaching experience is essential as the appointee is required to deliver foundation and advanced courses on different aspects of Irish and European prehistory. There is also a requirement to support the development of fieldwork and work placements in the curriculum. Candidates must hold a doctoral qualification in Archaeology from a recognised University at the time of application. They should have post-doctoral research experience and a strong record of peer-reviewed research publication. The holder of this post will be expected to support research at masters and doctoral level on different aspects of Irish and European prehistory. They are also expected to contribute to the academic environment of the Department of Archaeology, the School of the Human Environment, the College and wider University. 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 Head of Department, Dr Griffin Murray, Tel: 00353-21-4904385; email: g.murray@ucc.ie 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: €42,102 - €72,452 (Scale B) / €44,169 - €68,942 (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 recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 24th February 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 Griffin Murray Contact Email : g.murray@ucc.ie Job ID : 093413 Contact Number : 353 21 490 4385 Close Date : 24-Feb-2026 12:00 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Candidate Brief - LCT (BB) in Archaeology.pdf 4295.8 Guide for UCC Applicants 926 Guide For External Applicants 1672.6 Apply for Job Return to Search