Lecturer (Below the Bar) in Strategy and International Business, Cork University Business School

 

Cork University Business School (CUBS), University College Cork (UCC) wishes to appoint an academic to the role of Lecturer (Below the Bar) in Strategy and International Business. Reporting to the Head of Department , we are inviting applications from those with a background in Strategy & International Business, broadly defined, who are committed to a programme of intellectually rigorous and relevant scholarship that is publishable in top journals and creating wider impact, while also being interested and capable of delivering high-quality, engaged teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Applicants should demonstrate a track record of relevant research and teaching experience. You should identify your research outputs to date and demonstrate your ongoing potential to publish in leading international journals (3 and 4 star ranked journals by the Chartered Association of Business Schools are preferred), and how you may fit the Centre for the Future of Work and the Economy and/or the various UCC Futures.

 

CUBS holds Triple Accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS and since 2024 has held an Athena Swan Bronze Award in recognition of its commitment to advancing gender equality. UCC is ranked in the top 250 universities in the world in the QS Rankings and is proud to be ranked in the world’s top 10 for sustainability.

 

Cork University Business School seeks to shape leaders for a sustainable future with implementation of our strategic vision - Making a difference: Vision to Impact 2026-30 -driving what we do. We are a school that believes that the pursuit of profitability and productivity must be better balanced with the health and wellness of the individual, and the wider environmental and social impact of business decisions.  We are committed to providing a dynamic, supportive and inclusive learning, teaching, research and working environment, which recognises the diverse backgrounds and interests of both students and staff. If you want to contribute to delivering our mission and advancing our strategic objectives then this post may be for you.

 

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 Professor Lawrence Dooley Email: l.dooley@ucc.ie or Professor Mary McCarthy Email: m.mccarthy@ucc.ie.

 

For further information on the Department https://www.cubsucc.com/

 

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).

 

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

 

 

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, 10th November 2026