Professor of Architecture /// University College Cork, Ireland
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- Jun 30
- 3 min read
Professor of Architecture
University College Cork
Ireland
Overview
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)
Deadline for applications
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12pm (Irish Standard Time) on Tuesday, 19 August 2025. No late applications will be accepted.
This position is being filled as part of UCC Futures - Sustainability Institute.
For further detail, refer to the full position information here:
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