Professor of Architecture (University College Cork)

Further Vacancy Details Professor in Architecture, School of Engineering & Architecture Permanent Whole Time Post Architecture is a relatively new addition to the disciplines practised in University College Cork, which has been incorporated as an autonomous Discipline in the School of Engineering and Architecture, the largest constituent of the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at UCC. Working in collaboration with the Munster Technological University, the Centre for Architectural Education (CCAE), was established in 2006 by the two Higher Education Institutions in Cork in response to the ‘Worthington Report’ (commissioned in 2004 by the Higher Education Authority and the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland). The vision for Architecture in UCC into the future integrates sustainability, cultural sensitivity, and technological innovation, which will respond creatively to global challenges, including climate adaptation, urban and rural regeneration, and social inclusion. Through international partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and local engagement, the innovative research in Architecture will be a catalyst for positive societal change and will inform Teaching & Learning. Adopting Mission-oriented and experimental principles and Engaged Research methods in line with UCC’s Third Mission, Architecture will address emerging urban and environmental challenges through innovative and impactful research in real-world contexts that are both disruptive and transformative. Through the CCAE, UCC jointly awards with MTU degrees of B.Sc. (Honours) in Architecture (BArch) and Masters in Architecture (MArch), both accredited by the RIAI (Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland). Architecture in UCC was also central to the development and delivery of the new European Joint-Master Course RePIC “Redesigning the Post-industrial City” co-delivered with Partners of the European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition (UNIC), which initiated in 2024/25. UCC also offers research degrees in the Architecture discipline, the MSc by Research in Architecture and PhD. With significant international visibility and peer esteem such as top awards at Venice Biennale the ambition for Architecture is to grow visibility and impact nationally and internationally. We know seek a highly motivated leader to deliver on this vision for UCC architecture and to play a key leadership role in the CCAE. A member of the school of Engineering and Architecture executive, the Professor in Architecture at UCC will provide inspired leadership to the progression of Architecture education, research and innovation in Cork and internationally. Candidates with a primary degree and a PhD in Architecture (or a very close cognate) and clear evidence of a substantial record of teaching, research and innovation in Architecture of international standing are encouraged to apply. Candidates should provide evidence of their commitment, track record and plans for teaching, research and innovation in Architecture to progress the Discipline in UCC and the CCAE, with especial emphasis in the alignment with one (at least) of the research clusters of the Futures initiative at UCC. UCC Futures - Securing our future through excellence in research \| University College Cork. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof. Jorge Oliveira, Head of School of Engineering and Architecture (e-mail j.oliveira@ucc.ie) For further information on the School of Engineering and Architecture please visit https://www.ucc.ie/en/soe/. and for CCAE visit https://www.ucc.ie/en/architecture/ For more information on the UCC Futures programmes visit https://www.ucc.ie/en/futures / University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives . Appointment may be made on the Professor Salary Scale: €142,870 - €180,620 (Scale B) / €135,726 - €174,422 (Scale A). Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please note that interviews will take place online via MS Teams in the first instance. Candidates may be required to attend UCC for an in person interview. Candidates will be advised as appropriate. Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 19th August 2025 No late applications will be accepted. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector Contact Person : Prof. Jorge Oliveira Contact Email : j.oliveira@ucc.ie Job ID : 087693 Contact Number : Close Date : 19-Aug-2025 12:00 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Guide For External Applicants 1672.6 &nbsp Guide for UCC Applicants 926 &nbsp Candidate Brief 3944.8 &nbsp If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Further Vacancy Details

Professor in Architecture, School of Engineering & Architecture
Permanent Whole Time Post

Architecture is a relatively new addition to the disciplines practised in University College Cork, which has been incorporated as an autonomous Discipline in the School of Engineering and Architecture, the largest constituent of the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at UCC. Working in collaboration with the Munster Technological University, the Centre for Architectural Education (CCAE), was established in 2006 by the two Higher Education Institutions in Cork in response to the ‘Worthington Report’ (commissioned in 2004 by the Higher Education Authority and the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland).

The vision for Architecture in UCC into the future integrates sustainability, cultural sensitivity, and technological innovation, which will respond creatively to global challenges, including climate adaptation, urban and rural regeneration, and social inclusion. Through international partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and local engagement, the innovative research in Architecture will be a catalyst for positive societal change and will inform Teaching & Learning. Adopting Mission-oriented and experimental principles and Engaged Research methods in line with UCC’s Third Mission, Architecture will address emerging urban and environmental challenges through innovative and impactful research in real-world contexts that are both disruptive and transformative.

Through the CCAE, UCC jointly awards with MTU degrees of B.Sc. (Honours) in Architecture (BArch) and Masters in Architecture (MArch), both accredited by the RIAI (Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland). Architecture in UCC was also central to the development and delivery of the new European Joint-Master Course RePIC “Redesigning the Post-industrial City” co-delivered with Partners of the European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition (UNIC), which initiated in 2024/25. UCC also offers research degrees in the Architecture discipline, the MSc by Research in Architecture and PhD. With significant international visibility and peer esteem such as top awards at Venice Biennale the ambition for Architecture is to grow visibility and impact nationally and internationally.

We know seek a highly motivated leader to deliver on this vision for UCC architecture and to play a key leadership role in the CCAE. A member of the school of Engineering and Architecture executive, the Professor in Architecture at UCC will provide inspired leadership to the progression of Architecture education, research and innovation in Cork and internationally.

Candidates with a primary degree and a PhD in Architecture (or a very close cognate) and clear evidence of a substantial record of teaching, research and innovation in Architecture of international standing are encouraged to apply. Candidates should provide evidence of their commitment, track record and plans for teaching, research and innovation in Architecture to progress the Discipline in UCC and the CCAE, with especial emphasis in the alignment with one (at least) of the research clusters of the Futures initiative at UCC. UCC Futures - Securing our future through excellence in research | University College Cork.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof. Jorge Oliveira, Head of School of Engineering and Architecture (e-mail j.oliveira@ucc.ie)

For further information on the School of Engineering and Architecture please visit https://www.ucc.ie/en/soe/. and for CCAE visit https://www.ucc.ie/en/architecture/ For more information on the UCC Futures programmes visit https://www.ucc.ie/en/futures /

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .

Appointment may be made on the Professor Salary Scale: €142,870 - €180,620 (Scale B) / €135,726 - €174,422 (Scale A).
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note that interviews will take place online via MS Teams in the first instance. Candidates may be required to attend UCC for an in person interview. Candidates will be advised as appropriate.

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 19th August 2025

No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector
Contact Person : Prof. Jorge Oliveira Contact Email : j.oliveira@ucc.ie
Job ID : 087693 Contact Number :
Close Date : 19-Aug-2025 12:00

Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes
Guide For External Applicants 1672.6 &nbsp
Guide for UCC Applicants 926 &nbsp
Candidate Brief 3944.8 &nbsp

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