Promotion to Professor (Full) | University College Cork

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Overview

Professor (Full) represents academic achievement of the highest distinction. It is expected that those at Professor level (Full) carry significant academic leadership responsibilities both nationally and internationally. Professors are expected to have substantial academic experience, international reputation in their discipline, as well as being impactful in the advancement, application and dissemination of knowledge
for the greater good of society and UCC.

There are two stages to the application process:

(i) Submission of an Expression of Interest/ Shortlisting;

(ii) Submission of a Full Application.

Following consideration of the expressions of interest the Professor (Full) Promotions Board shall shortlist those candidates deemed to have established a prima facie case for promotion based on the shortlisting criteria in Appendix B of the Regulation. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to make a full application.

For any queries please email professor@ucc.ie

Eligibility

The following are eligible to apply under the Scheme:

All Professor (Scale 2) holding an appointment at UCC and who have completed at least five years continuous service at the level of Professor Scale 2 (or service seconded to Full Professor level) at UCC, immediately prior to the date of application.
All Professor (Scale 2) holding an appointment at UCC who have a combined total of five years continuous service at the level of Professor Scale 2 (or service seconded to Full Professor level) when their service at UCC is added to service at an appropriate academic rank (deemed equivalent to Professor Scale 2) at another third-level institution at the closing date for applications, provided that they have completed at least three of the five years’ service at UCC at the closing date for applications (immediately prior to the date of application).

Eligibility to partake in the Scheme is confirmed by the Office of People & Culture following the closing date for receipt of applications.