Lecturer in Sociology
Overview
Specific Purpose Whole Time Post (anticipated duration 3 years)
UCC wishes to appoint an experienced academic to the above role in the Department of Sociology and Criminology. Reporting to the Head of Department, the Department of Sociology and Criminology seeks applicants who, can contribute to teaching in the Sociology of Gender, Migration and Ethnicity, Feminist Social Theory and/or Creative Methodologies, as well as contributing to teaching which supports and expands existing specialisations within the Department. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and research supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake research and publication that will enhance the University’s international profile.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Tom Boland. For further information on the Department of Sociology and Criminology, please visit the department website.
This position is being filled as part of UCC Futures - Collective Social Futures.
What is UCC Futures – Collective Social Futures
UCC Futures - Collective Social Futures is re-imagining and addressing the complex and intertwined societal, environmental and political challenges faced across the world. These include social and gender-based inequalities, geopolitical shifts, migration, health and climate change and the urgent need to foster a more caring and liveable world for all. The imperative to develop more collective and social visions of the future is more pressing than ever. By driving innovative, critical, theoretical, participatory and community-engaged research, UCC Futures – Collective Social Futures will foster excellence in social research to understand, re-envision and enact our collective social futures.
Duties of the post
In accordance with the University’s strategic objective as a research led institution, the duties of all academic staff will include research, research-led teaching and contributions to the university, the discipline and the community. The academic staff member shall teach and examine, undertake administrative duties and carry out other duties appropriate to the post under the general direction of the Head of the Department of Sociology and Criminology.
In particular, the Department of Sociology and Criminology seeks applicants who can contribute to teaching in the Sociology of Gender, Migration and Ethnicity, Feminist Social Theory and/or Creative Methodologies, as well as contributing to teaching which supports and expands existing specialisations within the Department. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and research supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake research and publication that will enhance the University’s international profile.
The roles and responsibilities outlined below are to be interpreted in the context of the relevant Statutes and where there is any difference arising from interpretation, that statutory provisions take precedent. For the sake of clarity, the relevant elements of the statutes not already incorporated in the numbered sections are appended in italics under each subheading.
Teaching and Examining | Research | Contributions
Teaching and Examining
- Contribute to and assist in the delivery of research led teaching, assessment and examining on courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level and where appropriate adult and continuing education courses;
- Supervise research projects for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
- Undertake the development and regular evaluation of modules with reference to content, delivery and assessment;
- Participate in the development of new curricular initiatives;
- Demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning and apply innovative teaching and learning methodologies within the School of Society, Politics and Ethics, and within other academic units in the University, as appropriate;
- Contribute towards the maintenance of academic standards within their discipline.
- to give the students attending his/her ordinary lectures assistance in their studies, by advice, by informal instruction, by occasional and periodic examination, and otherwise, as s/he may judge to be expedient; also, to make such arrangements as s/he sees fit to make to meet students who have individual queries;
- to give instruction to his/her students and assist them in the pursuit of knowledge;
- to hold, or assist at, all University examinations in the subjects with which s/he is an examiner.
Research
- Engage in productive research and scholarship and contribute to the advancement of knowledge, participate in research activities and publish the research in appropriate peer- reviewed publications, creative works or other forms of scholarship appropriate to the discipline;
- Supervise postgraduate research students (particularly PhD students);
- Undertake initiatives in generating research income as appropriate to the discipline;
- Engage in other scholarly activities relevant to the discipline of Education.
Contributions
- Participate in the administrative activities of the department/school and the academic life of the College and University;
- Act as a member of such committees as may be required by the University;
- Develop links with professional bodies and external agencies, where appropriate;
- Promote the discipline both inside and outside the University and contribute to the overall intellectual life of the University and society;
- Carry out other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned by the head of discipline/department/school
- to carry out administrative and other appropriate duties lawfully allocated to them within their department or other academic unit;
- if a member of the Academic Council, to attend its meetings;
- to serve upon all the committees to which s/he may be appointed by the Governing Body or the Academic Council, and to assist and co-operate with the Governing Body in such other reasonable ways as the Governing Body may prescribe, for the maintenance of discipline and good conduct among the students, or for the general business of the University.
The above listing is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake duties as can reasonably be expected. All staff are required to be flexible, co-operative, and professional within the needs of the post and the Discipline/Department/School, College, and University. The University is undertaking a major reform of its internal structures which may necessitate possible future changes in the organisation of its activities.
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will be expected to meet the following essential criteria:
Qualifications | Teaching and Examining | Research | Contributions | Other
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- A doctorate, equivalent professional qualification or research experience leading to publication in the relevant discipline.
Teaching and Examining
Essential Criteria
- Relevant teaching experience in specific specialist areas or evidence of teaching potential;
- An ability to contribute across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes both in and outside the area of research specialisation;
- Evidence of a commitment to excellence in research led teaching;
- Evidence of an understanding of and willingness to use modern teaching technologies and potential for innovative teaching and curriculum development;
- Evidence of an ability to teach, inspire and supervise students, communicate ideas and concepts in a teaching and learning environment.
Research
Essential Criteria
- Evidence of appropriate research achievement in specified specialist areas as indicated by published work and other research outputs appropriate to the discipline;
- Experience of or potential for research supervision (particularly PhD students).
Desirable Criteria
- Potential to attract funding through competitive research grants or other sources as relevant;
- Evidence of other relevant scholarly activity;
- Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues on research projects, as appropriate to the discipline.
Contributions
Essential Criteria
- Ability and willingness to participate in the collegial and academic life of the Department;
- The potential to participate in and contribute to the overall intellectual life of the University, the academic discipline and society at large.
Desirable Criteria
- Administrative experience or evidence of ability to contribute to academic administration;
- Experience in or potential to participate in relevant academic and professional associations/bodies as appropriate.
Other
Essential Criteria
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Evidence of ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team;
- Ability and willingness to work in a collaborative environment;
- An understanding of, and empathy with, the concerns of students;
- A commitment to the long term development of the discipline.
The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Salary Information
Applications for this post
How to apply
Applications for this post are received through UCC's online application portal. You'll be required to set up a profile (if you don't already have one).
You can find the posts associated with UCC Futures - Collective Social Futures by selecting 'Academic UCC Futures' in the search by vacancy type field.
Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to uccfuturesrecruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job title.
What to include in your application
Applications should consist of your academic CV and a cover letter demonstrating your academic and research achievements. We would also like to hear about your research ambitions and how your academic and research profile aligns with the UCC Futures - Collective Social Futures initiative.
Details of the following should also be included, as appropriate:
- Publications
- Research Interests
- Grants and Funding
- Teaching Interests and Abilities
- Teaching Objectives and Methods
Who to contact
We encourage all applicants to contact us prior to making an application for the position.
- Contact: Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Tom Boland. For further information on the Department of Sociology and Criminology, please visit the department website.
Deadline for applications
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12pm (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 30 April 2024. No late applications will be accepted.
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