Senior Lecturer in Medicine

University College Cork – School of Medicine
Fixed Term: 3 Years, Full-Time
Application Deadline: 9 December 2025, 12:00 Irish Local Time

Position Overview

The School of Medicine at UCC seeks a Senior Lecturer in Palliative Care to:

• Lead the MSc Palliative Care programme, in collaboration with Marymount University Hospital & Hospice

• Contribute to undergraduate palliative care education

• Engage in clinical research and supervision

• Apply for research grant funding aligned with UCC priorities

• Undertake academic duties within the Department, School, and College

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership of MSc Palliative Care programme

• Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

• Research, supervision, and publication in palliative care

• Academic administration and service

Qualifications & Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in Palliative Care, Medicine, Nursing, or a related field

• Leadership experience in academic programmes preferred

• Experience in teaching, research, and supervision

• Garda vetting or international police clearance may be required

• Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in line with UCC policies

Salary

• Senior Lecturer Scale:

  • €83,910 – €118,893 (Scale B)

  • €81,033 – €112,948 (Scale A)

• Placement based on public sector pay policy

Application Process

• Submit online via UCC vacancy portal: https://ore.ucc.ie/

• Required documents detailed in the Candidate Brief

• Queries: recruitment@ucc.ie (quote job title)

• Interviews may be conducted online (Microsoft Teams) or in person

Contact Information

• Professor Paula O’Leary, Dean: dsom@ucc.ie

• Job ID: 091693

Diversity and Inclusion

UCC is a fully inclusive university committed to EDI, flexible working, family-friendly policies, and supporting staff from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or caregiving status.

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