Lecturer in Archaeology

University College Cork

Ireland

Department: Department of Archaeology, School of the Human Environment, University College Cork (UCC)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: €42,102 - €72,452 (Scale B) / €44,169 - €68,942 (Scale A)
Application Deadline: 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time), Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Job ID: 093413

Position Summary

UCC seeks a Lecturer in Archaeology with a specialist interest in Western European prehistory (Mesolithic, Neolithic, or Bronze Age). The appointee will:

Deliver foundation and advanced courses on Irish and European prehistory
Support fieldwork and work placements in the curriculum
Contribute to research supervision at master’s and doctoral level
Participate in research and academic life of the Department, School, and University

Applicants must hold a doctoral qualification in Archaeology and have post-doctoral research experience with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications.

Eligibility & Requirements

Doctoral qualification in Archaeology from a recognized university at the time of application
Post-doctoral research experience
Teaching experience in Archaeology
Garda vetting and/or international police clearance may be required

Selection Criteria

Academic record and research outputs in Western European prehistory
Teaching experience and ability to develop fieldwork programs
Contribution to research supervision and academic life

Salary & Terms

Lecturer (Below the Bar) Salary Scale: €42,102 - €72,452 (Scale B) / €44,169 - €68,942 (Scale A)
Salary placement follows public sector pay policy

Diversity & Inclusion

UCC is committed to:

Being a fully inclusive university embracing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
Supporting employees from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups
Providing flexible working, family-friendly policies, and staff development
Promoting equality and preventing discrimination in line with legislation