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.

For any queries please email professor@ucc.ie 

All salary placements for successful candidates will be made in line with DEPR recommendations : https://circulars.gov.ie/pdf/circular/per/2019/08.pdf 

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.

Regulations and Documents

Regulations and Rubric

• Regulation on Academic Promotion to Professor (Full)
• Promotion to Professor (Full) Rubric 

Application Documents

• Form P1 (Prof) - Stage 2 Promotion to Professor (Full)
• Career Trajectory Statement - Professor (Full)
• Teaching Profile Summary Template Professor (Full)
• Personal Circumstances_COVID19 Form Stage 2 Professor (Full)
• Promotion Scheme Leave Form Professor (Full)

Briefings for Candidates

Stage 1

• Slides: Briefing on Academic Promotion to Professor (Full) 18 Dec 25 
• Recording: Briefing on Academic Promotion to Professor (Full)-20251218_114403-Meeting Recording.mp4

Timeline

The Stage 1 shortlisting of Promotion to Professor (Full) is now complete. The deadline for Stage 2 applications is Tuesday, 24 November.

Should you have any questions or queries do not hesitate in contacting professor@ucc.ie. 

Professor (Full) Promotion Board

Deputy President and Registrar (Chair) - Professor Stephen Byrne

An academic nominee of the President - Professor John Cryan 

Eight academic members (Professors) made up of two representatives from each of the four Colleges, the composition of which is to be determined by the Academic Council. 

• Professor Noreen O'Meara, School of Law
• Professor Anthony McDonnell, Cork University Business School
• Professor Anita Maguire, School of Chemistry
• Professor Cormac Sreenan, School of Computer Science
• Professor Anthony Roberts, Cork University Dental School and Hospital
• Professor Emma Wallace, Department of General Practice
• Professor Ciara Breathnach, School of History
• Professor John Carey, School of Irish Learning

The Secretary to the Professor Scale 2 Promotions Board is the Chief People and Culture Officer (or his/her nominee)