CANDIDATE INFORMATION
SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT
ACADEMIC AND
REGISTRAR
CONTENTS
Information for Candidates
1. Welcome from the President
2. Information on the Office of the Senior Vice-President Academic and
Registrar
3. Job Description and Selection Process – Senior Vice-President Academic and
Registrar
4. The Principal Statute - D2 The Registrar
5. University College Cork
6. University Strategic Plan
7. University Organisational Structure
8. About Cork
9. Equality of Opportunity Statement
10. Housing, Education, Medical Insurance & Tax Information
11. Useful Web Links
Additional Information for Shortlisted Candidates
12. Interview Format
13. Directions to UCC
14. Expenses for Candidates Attending for Interview
15. Campus Maps
1. WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT
It is my pleasure to invite you to consider the role of Senior Academic Vice President and
Registrar at University College Cork. Apart from the Presidency, this is the single most
important leadership position within UCC, responsible for shaping the portfolio of academic
programmes and for ensuring the highest standards in teaching, examining and in providing
an excellent holistic development opportunity for every student on our campus.
Over the past 160 years tens of thousands of students from Ireland and around the world
have graduated from UCC to lead and to serve society. Our graduates can be found excelling
in every walk of life and in every country, from Prime Minister to poet, from nuclear scientist
to philosopher.
Ranked in the top 2% of universities globally we take particular pride in our performance on
measures of commitment to a sustainable environment for which we have received several
globally significant awards.
UCC has a beautiful campus in Ireland’s second city located in a global tourist destination.
With a diverse and internationalised community of teachers, scholars and researchers the
university offers a rich panoply of cultural experiences throughout the year.
This position provides a superb opportunity for an accomplished academic leader to deploy
his or her talents to sustain academic excellence, to innovate and to inspire in an
environment committed to being the best.
I hope that you will examine the booklet and linked websites provided and that you will give
serious consideration to this wonderful opportunity.
Dr Michael Murphy
2. INFORMATION ON THE OFFICE OF THE SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT ACADEMIC &
REGISTRAR
SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT ACADEMIC AND REGISTRAR:
Administrative Reporting Lines and Areas of Responsibilities
SENIOR VICEPRESIDENT
ACADEMIC AND
REGISTRAR
Head of
STUDENT
EXPERIENCE
Access
Disability Support
Mature Student Office
UCC+
Student Societies
Accommodation
Careers Service
Chaplaincy
Sport and Physical Activity
Student Counselling
Student Health
S.U. Administration
Granary Theatre
Head of
INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION
OFFICE
Recruitment
Admissions
Student Support
Dean of GRADUATE
STUDIES
CAN
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INFO
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Office of the Senior Vice-President Academic & Registrar
http://www.ucc.ie/en/registrar/
Academic Secretary
http://www.ucc.ie/en/academicsecretariat/
Head of Student Experience
http://www.ucc.ie/en/studentexperience/
Head of International Education Office
http://www.ucc.ie/en/international/
Dean of Graduate Studies
http://www.ucc.ie/en/graduatestudies/
Seni
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VicePresi
dent
Acad
emic
ACADEMIC
SECRETARY
Academic Secretariat
Academic Programmes and
Regulations
Admissions Office
Graduate Studies Office
Student Records & Exams
Systems Administration
Language Centre
3. JOB DESCRIPTION –SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT ACADEMIC AND REGISTRAR
3.1 ROLE PROFILE
The Senior Vice-President Academic and Registrar will serve as the University’s chief
academic officer, with responsibility for the quality of academic programmes, the success of
students, and the alignment of relevant resources with priorities and strategic direction. In
advancing the University’s academic objectives, the Senior Vice-President Academic and
Registrar will work in collaboration with Heads of College, Vice-President for Research and
Innovation and the Vice-President for Teaching and Learning. The postholder will work
closely with the President, acting as his representative or Deputy when required, and will be
a member of the President’s management team and the UCC Governing Body. The Senior
Vice-President Academic and Registrar will promote UCC’s academic vision across and
beyond the campus and will contribute to building the institution's academic reputation and
national and international visibility through dynamic and strategic leadership.
As a member of the University’s Management Team the Senior Vice-President Academic and
Registrar will play a pivotal role in working with faculty and students to identify collective
aspirations for UCC, and define and enact a dynamic strategic agenda to advance the
University’s academic mission.
The postholder will report to the President for the University’s academic affairs within the
governance and accountability frameworks established by UCC and the Universities Act. The
postholder will have responsibility, inter alia, for the regulation and development of courses
and programmes, examinations and assessments, teaching and learning standards and
academic policy. The Senior Vice-President Academic and Registrar will also be responsible
for a number of academic administrative units.
The Senior Vice-President Academic and Registrar will have a major policy role and be
responsible for the formulation and implementation of the University's academic strategy in
a competitive national and international environment. Financial sustainability, increased
competition for students, the need to internationalise the University further and constrained
public funding present major challenges for the future development of the University. The
postholder will champion innovative responses to these challenges, so as to ensure the
achievement of the strategic objectives of attracting the best quality students and
developing and diversifying UCC’s portfolio of academic programmes to reflect the changing
needs of society.
The postholder will act as Secretary to the Academic Council and will be a member of the
Registrars Group within the Irish Universities Association. The post carries with it an
appointment to a part-time professorship.
Specific Role and Responsibilities
In addition to the duties and responsibilities of Registrar set out in Section D.2 of the
Principal Statute and Section 16, 2(c) of the Universities Act, 1997, the holder of the post of
Registrar will also hold the title and fill the role of Senior Vice-President Academic, and will,
acting under the general direction of the President, be responsible for the development and
implementation of academic policy in accordance with the Strategic Plan of the University. In
addition to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Profile above, the specific responsibilities
of the role will be as follows :  leadership of the academic community in implementing the strategic vision and
objectives of the University;
 leadership and Management oversight of Administrative Offices:
 Academic Secretariat
 International Education Office
 Office for the Student Experience
 Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies
 policy development, implementation as appropriate and oversight of student
recruitment, international student recruitment, admissions, registration and
student discipline;
 act as secretary to the Academic Council and manage the issuing under the
direction of the President to each member of the Academic Council the notice for its
meetings, and prepare and maintain a record of the transactions of the Academic
Council;
 prepare and publish the College prospectus;
 maintain the Graduate Register (in liaison with Development and Alumni Office);
 when required, fulfill the role of Deputy President in the absence of the President;
 carry out the instructions of the Governing Body and of the Academic Council, in
such reasonable ways as the Governing Body and Academic Council shall
respectively prescribe, for the conduct of the general academic business of the
University;
 prepare, under the direction of the Academic Council, the programmes of all
examinations, and be responsible for the conduct of such examinations;
 be responsible for the maintenance of discipline and the good conduct of students,
and for the establishment and implementation of appropriate disciplinary procedures
in that regard;
 keep the student and graduate registers of the University in such a manner and
subject to such directions as may be prescribed;
 conduct the election by the Graduates of members of the Governing Body in
accordance with the Statutes and Regulations of the University;
 perform all such other duties in relation to the academic business of the University as
s/he may be required by the President or by the Governing Body to do or perform
from time to time;
 such other responsibilities as assigned by the President from time to time.
3.2 KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The Senior Vice-President Academic and Registrar will report directly to the President. The
Head of the Student Experience, the Academic Secretary, The Dean of Graduate Studies and
the Director of the International Education Office report directly to the Senior Vice-President
Academic and Registrar. These reporting lines may not be delegated or altered without the
express approval of the President. While office holders have direct reporting relationships
with the President, the Senior Vice President Academic and Registrar is expected to play a
co-ordinating role under the direction of the President in the implementation of the
University’s academic strategy in conjunction with the Heads of Colleges, the Vice President
for Research and Innovation and the Vice President for Teaching and Learning. (University
Organisational Chart: Section 7)
3.3 PERSON PROFILE
Arising from the description and profile of the role provided above, it is expected that the
successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience and abilities:
Qualification – Essential
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the appointee will be required to have a PhD or equivalent level 10 academic
qualification.
Experience – Essential
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a record of academic achievement, commitment and integrity in teaching and
research together with a thorough understanding of comparable international
standards in teaching and learning, scholarship and research;
proven success in developing collaborative teaching/research relationships;
management experience and a proven record of managing and leading change in an
educational environment.
Skills / Qualities / Abilities – Essential
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highly adept leadership strengths to provide academic and management leadership
in the academic administration of the University;
excellent management and communication skills;
knowledge of financial management practices so as to discharge the Registrar’s role
as Vice President Academic;
ability to assess the challenges facing the University and to identify key priorities
arising from these challenges and to take appropriate action;
an educational vision informed by an understanding of the changing role of the
university in the modern world;
an understanding of the diversity of Colleges, academic programmes, talents and
experience within a university and the capacity to draw on this diversity in order to
achieve university strategic objectives;
the ability to relate to national and international agencies, organisations and leaders
of relevance to the achievement of University strategic objectives;
excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
skills in human resource management and the ability to lead and motivate others;
energy and drive with tenacity and understanding;
the ability to work across international borders, building relationships and
influencing at the highest level in industry, academia and at governmental level.
Experience – Desirable
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a record of achievement in public service.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The University-level KPIs that fall within areas of ownership of the Senior Vice-President
Academic and Registrar to be achieved by 2017 as outlined in the University Strategic Plan,
are:
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increase the proportion of high achieving Leaving Certificate students choosing UCC
to 24%;
increase the recruitment of students from outside the province of Munster by 50%;
ensure a first year retention rate of 93%;
ensure that the proportion of students at postgraduate level will reach 30% of
students and postgraduate awards will constitute not less than 45 % of all degrees
conferred annually;
increase part-time and flexible learning provision to 15% of students;
match or exceed national participation targets for students from socio-economic
disadvantaged backgrounds, students with disabilities and mature students; reach a
student satisfaction score of 90% or greater in the University Student Survey;
ensure that 91% or more of primary degree graduates secure employment or
commence further study one year after graduation;
increase doctoral graduates to 250 annually;
increase the proportion of students from overseas to 17% of total population;
increase the percentage of courses with international content or themes by 20%;
increase non EU income by 50%, to include €32 million from non-EU fees;
deliver the UCC internationalisation strategy.
University KPI Dashboard 2013
UCC Strategic Plan 2013 - 2017
3.4 FURTHER PARTICULARS
Term of Office
See Principal Statute Section D.2.e in Section 4.
Remuneration
Current remuneration for the post is €154,268 per annum (Scale B).
Search/Selection Process
EXTRACT FROM THE GOVERNING BODY REGULATION ON APPOINTMENT OF THE
REGISTRAR
1. Search and Selection Committee (“the Committee”). A single Search and Selection
Committee shall be put in place on receipt of the notice of the Registrar’s intention to
resign from office, in the event of the death or removal from office of the Registrar or at
any time not less than nine months before the expiry of the term of office of the
Registrar.
The Committee shall oversee the appointment throughout the entire process of search,
advertising, short-listing to final interview and assessment. The Committee shall put in
place arrangements which shall be designed to ensure the participation in the selection
process of candidates of the highest quality, including candidates from outside the
University.
2. Composition of the Committee. The Committee shall be comprised as follows:
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President (Chair)
1 Full Professor from each of the 4 Colleges
Vice-President for Research and Innovation
Vice-President for Teaching and Learning
Director of Human Resources
1 External Governing Body Member
2 External Assessors
The Committee shall at all times be subject to the requirements of members of Selection
Committees as set out in the Regulation on Appointment to Professorial Posts.
3. Role of the Committee. The President shall decide in accordance with the Principal
Statute whether the role of Registrar is to be combined with the role of Vice-President
for Academic Affairs and the job description shall be adjusted accordingly.
The Committee, having sought the opinions of such members of the University and such
persons external to the University as the Committee considers to be relevant or
necessary, shall determine the qualities and qualifications required of candidates for the
office of Registrar and the criteria to be employed in assessing the suitability of
candidates for the office.
The Committee shall then arrange for the international advertisement of the
forthcoming vacancy and invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for
appointment by the Governing Body.
4. Procedures to be Adopted by the Committee. The Committee shall generally use the
Regulation on Appointment to Professorial posts and shall consider all applications
received for appointment to the office of Registrar and, having regard to the criteria set
down for the filling of the post, the Committee shall determine which, if any, of the
candidates is suitable for appointment to the office of Registrar.
In the event that the Committee determines that one or more candidates is suitable, it
shall recommend to the Governing Body the candidate which it deems to be most
suitable for appointment to the office of Registrar.”
EXTRACT FROM SECTION 16 OF THE UNIVERSITIES ACT 1997 ON COMPOSITION OF THE
GOVERNING BODY
Members of the Governing Body shall include:
“(a) the chief officer,
(b) a person appointed under section 17 (3) as the chairperson (if so appointed),
(c) at least one but not more than two senior officers of the university having
responsibility to the chief officer for academic, financial or administrative affairs,
appointed by the governing authority, one of whom shall be the senior officer
having responsibility for academic affairs,”[Emphasis Added]
The Search/Selection Committee will draw up a shortlist for the interview based on the
agreed selection criteria.
Interviews
Interviews (including the presentation) for this appointment will take place at the earliest
opportunity following advertisement of the post.
An indicative provisional time line is presented below
Closing Date
Shortlisting Date
Interview and Presentation
12 noon on Thursday, 12th February 2015
16th February 2015
25th March 2015
Presentation
Short-listed candidates may be invited to make a presentation to the Selection Committee.
Selection
A recommendation for appointment is subject to the approval of the University Governing
Body.
References
The University will take up references for the successful candidate prior to a formal offer of
employment being made. Applicants should ensure that each referee will be available to
provide these confidential references and, where possible, supply full referee contact
details, including email address, telephone and fax numbers.
All applications will be treated in confidence.
Candidates external to UCC will be required to complete a pre-employment medical
questionnaire prior to any offer of employment being made.
Application Process
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Michael Murphy President
21 4903623 or President@ucc.ie.
Tel +353
To facilitate the Selection Committee’s consideration of each candidate, candidates are
requested to submit a Curriculum Vitae and letter of application via e-mail to
recruitment@ucc.ie.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12noon on Thursday, 12th February 2015.
Late applications will not be accepted.
4. THE PRINCIPAL STATUTE SECTION D.2
“D.2. The Registrar.
D.2.a. Principal functions and responsibilities. The Registrar shall be the senior officer
having responsibility to the President for academic affairs.
The Office of Registrar shall be a full-time post, and carry with it a part-time professorship
(non-stipendiary and non-pensionable), the duties of which shall include acting as Deputy
President when required by the President to so do.
The Registrar shall be an ex-officio member of the Governing Body.
D.2.b. Appointment. The Governing Body shall appoint the Registrar in accordance with a
Regulation established for that purpose. The procedures shall include provision for the fixing
of performance criteria for renewal of the appointment under D.2.e.2 below.
D.2.c. Senior Vice-President Academic. The holder of the post of Registrar shall also hold the
title and fill the role of Senior Vice-President Academic, and shall, acting under the general
direction of the President, be responsible for the development and implementation of
academic policy in accordance with the Strategic Plan of the University. The duties attaching
to the post of Senior Vice-President Academic shall be specified by the Governing Body, on
the advice of the President, as part of the appointments process. The duties attaching to the
role of Senior Vice-President Academic may be varied by the President from time to time
depending on the needs of the University.
D.2.d. Specific Duties.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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(9)
The Registrar shall:
act as secretary to the Academic Council; issue under the direction of the
President to each member of the Academic Council the notice for its
meetings, and prepare and maintain a record of the transactions of the
Academic Council;
carry out the instructions of the Governing Body and of the Academic
Council, in such reasonable ways as the Governing Body and Academic
Council shall respectively prescribe, for the conduct of the general academic
business of the University;
be responsible for policy with regard to student recruitment, admission and
registration;
prepare, under the direction of the Academic Council, the programmes of all
examinations, and be responsible for the conduct of such examinations;
be responsible for the maintenance of discipline and the good conduct of
students, and for the establishment and implementation of appropriate
disciplinary procedures in that regard;
keep the student and graduate registers of the University in such a manner
and subject to such directions as may be prescribed;
conduct the election by the Graduates of members of the Governing Body in
accordance with the Statutes and Regulations of the University;
perform any additional duties in accordance with D.2.c above;
do all such other acts and perform all such other duties in relation to the
academic business of the University as s/he may be required by the
President and by the Governing Body to do or perform from time to time.
D.2.e. Tenure. (1) The Registrar next appointed after 23 June, 2014, shall hold office until
the end of the first year of the term of Office of the next President.
(2) Thereafter each Registrar shall be appointed for a period of 5 years with the possibility of
renewal, once only, for a second 5-year period following a recommendation to Governing
Body from the President, at or before the conclusion of that period, having regard to the
performance of the holder (in accordance with the performance criteria fixed under D.2.b
above). On any change of President, the appointment of the incumbent Registrar may be
terminated by the President at the end of the first year of the President’s term of office.
(3) The Registrar shall not serve beyond the age of 65 years, except in accordance with F.4.d
(position of “new entrants” to the public service) and any applicable national legislation.
(4) The post of Registrar shall not be held by any one appointee for more than 10 years,
except that:
(a) the Registrar appointed under paragraph (1) above shall, at the end of his/her
tenure, be eligible to re-apply for the post, and if appointed may serve two full 5year periods in accordance with paragraph (2);
(b) the 10-year term of office may be extended by the Governing Body for a period
of not more than 3 months to enable an orderly transition until a new Registrar is in
a position to take up the post.
D.2.f. Interim Registrar. Where the Office of Registrar is temporarily vacant or the current
Registrar is temporarily unable to discharge his/her duties, the Governing Body may, on the
nomination of the President, appoint a suitable person as Interim Registrar, who shall fulfil
the duties and responsibilities of the post.
D.2.g. Position of former Registrar. On ceasing to hold the office of Registrar, a former
Registrar shall normally at the discretion of the Governing Body be allowed to continue in
office as a full-time Professor, until the age of 65 (subject to specific conditions).
5. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK [UCC]1 and 2
UCC was established in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges at Cork, Galway and
Belfast. The site chosen for the college is particularly appropriate given its connection
with the patron saint of Cork, St Finbarr. It is believed his monastery and school stood
on the bank of the river Lee, which runs through the lower grounds of the University.
University College Cork (UCC) is the principal university in the province of Munster and
the largest outside Dublin
UCC, provides over 120 degree and professional programmes through some 60
Disciplines.
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See also: http://www.ucc.ie/en/about/UCCHistory/
For alumni of UCC see: http://www.ucc.ie/en/alumni/who/
The University offers an innovative, research-led curriculum, taught by world-class academics
that consistently attracts a quality student intake. The University has a recurrent budget of
€280 million. UCC comprises four Colleges:
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Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
Business and Law
Medicine and Health
Science, Engineering and Food Science
UCC employs some 2,700 staff. The University is committed to building its capacity to carry
out research of the highest international quality, and to providing research-lead teaching
across the breadth of disciplines and specialisms typical of a traditional university. UCC
prides itself on close connections with the professions, industry and the local community.
Further information on Academic and Administrative Departments can be found on the UCC
web site. The home page address is: www.ucc.ie
The University is directly funded by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), receives grant,
fees and other income. Research income has for many years have been the highest in the
State (in 2010-11 €80m).
The University budgetary strategy continues to focus on
decreasing its reliance on Exchequer income.
UCC has benefited very substantially (over half a billion euro) over the past ten years from
national programmes aimed at developing research infrastructure, capacity and output,
mainly funded through the National Development Plan and in line with the Government’s
Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation. UCC has thus developed its key role in
plans for the long-term economic and social development of the region and the country.
The University accommodates a number of highly prestigious research centres including the
Alimentary Pharmabiotics Centre – www.ucc.ie/research/apc and the Tyndall National
Institute - see http://www.tyndall.ie/ . Indeed in early 2013, the University was extremely
successful in an SFI Research Centre programme, the largest joint state/industry research
investment (€300m) in Irish history: UCC is to lead four of the seven centres, co-lead a fifth
and is partner in the remaining two centres.
http://www.ucc.ie/en/news/newsarchive/fullstory-215713-en.html
GOVERNANCE
The functions of the University are performed under the direction of the Governing
Body. The Academic Council, subject to the financial constraints determined by the
Governing Body and to review by it, controls the academic affairs of the University.
The main executive management group is the University Management Team, which
works in support of the President.
6. UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN
Details of the UCC Strategic Plan can be found on http://www.ucc.ie/en/strategicplanning
7. UNIVERSITY ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Governing Body Committees
-Finance Committee
-Audit Committee
-Strategy and innovation
-Committee on Staff
-Committee on Students
- Bord na Gaeilge
- Dispute Resolution Comm.
- Academic Prom. Appeals
Board
Governing Body
Academic Council
Advisor to
the
President
President
COLLEGES
VP
Teaching &
Learning
-Teaching &
Learning Policy
& Strategy
-Adult &
Continuing
Education
-Ionad Bairre
-NAIRTL
VP
Research &
Innovation
Head of College of
Arts Celtic Studies
& Social Sciences
Registrar
Senior VP
Academic
-School of Applied
Psychology
-School of Applied
Social Studies
-School of Education
-School of English
-School of History
-School of Human
Environment:
Geography,
Archaeology &
Classics
-School of Irish
Learning
-School of
Languages,
Literature &
Cultures
-School of Music &
Theatre
-School of Sociology
& Philosophy
-School of Asian
Studies
-Study of Religions
-Research
Policy &
Support
-Industrial
Liaison & Knowledge
Transfer
Academic
Secretary
Academic
Policy &
Secretariat
-Registry
Functions
Head of College
of Science
Engineering &
Food Science
Head of College
of Medicine
& Health
Head of College
of Business &
Law
-Computer Science
School of
Mathematical
Science
-Biological, Earth &
Environmental
Sciences (BEES)
-Engineering
-Food Science
-Chemistry
-Physics
-School of Medicine
-School of Dentistry
-School of Nursing &
Midwifery
-School of Clinical
Therapies
-School of Pharmacy
-School of Business
-School of Law
Bursar
&
CFO
-Accounts
Office
-Fees Office
-Payroll
Management
Accounting
-Research
Grants Office
-Procurement
Corporate
Secretary
--University
Secretary
-Legal Affairs &
Compliance
-GB Secretariat
VP External
Relations &
Developme
nt
-Media &
Communication
s
-Development
Office
-International
Education Office
Director
Planning &
Inst
Rsearch
-Planning &
Institutional
Research
-Risk Mgt
-Health &
Safety
Director
Of Human
Resources
Department
Of
Human
Resources
Director
Inf Services
& Librarian
-Library
-Audio Visual
Services
-IT
Infrastructure
& Services
Director
Estates &
Infrastructure
-Building &
Estates
-General
Services
Director
Quality
Promotion
Head
Student
Experience
-Quality
Promotion
Unit
-Student
Services
-Access
-Granary
Theatre
= University Management Team
Operations
+
= University Management Team
Strategy
UMTS Committees
- Quality Promotion Committee
- Equality Committee
- Risk Management Committee
- Space Committee
8. ABOUT CORK
Recently identified as one of the top ten city destinations by the Lonely Planet guide, Cork is
a place not just to visit, but to live; offering a quality of life and an academic and cultural
experience which reflects positive Irish values. Cork city has a population of some 150,000,
with a further 100,000 in its hinterland.
Further details can be found at
http://www.corkcity.ie/
9. EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
University College Cork is an equal opportunities employer actively working towards
full equality of opportunity in all aspects of University life.
10. HOUSING, EDUCATION, MEDICAL INSURANCE AND TAX INFORMATION
Housing
Renting in Cork
Houses - family homes €750 to €1,400 per month depending upon quality and location.
Apartments - €600 to €1,200 per month. The best source of information for an individual
seeking to rent accommodation are Letting Agents, Auctioneers, National and Local Press.
A selection of Cork Auctioneers is listed below:
O’Mahony Walsh & Associates
James G. Coughlan & Assoc.
Sherry Fitzgerald
Tel: 021 4278606
Tel: 021 4251500
Tel: 021 4273041
Buying and Renting Property in Cork
Information on renting and buying a property in Cork can be found on the following
websites:
Staff accommodation pages on the UCC Accommodation and Student Activities webpages
www.ucc.ie/services/asa/
Comprehensive Irish Property websites for sales and lettings
www.daft.ie/
Cork based auctioneers, estates agents and property management company
www.choices.ie
Residential lettings and sales
www.sherryfitz.ie
Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute (IAVI) - Site containing a comprehensive listing of
property and real estate from a selection of IAVI members.
www.ipav.ie
Irish property News - Online publication providing property listings and information relating
to buying a property in Ireland.
www.irishpropertynews.com
Property website and home portal providing property, services, home and garden products
and online mortgages.
www.myhome.ie
Education– Schools in Cork
There are several excellent schools in Cork City, located near the University, at primary and
post primary level. The Department of Education & Skills, Communications Section, Dublin
will provide further information on any queries in this connection Tel +353 1 8896400. The
Department also has an Inspectors Office in Cork +353 21 4906011. Further information on
finding a suitable school can be accessed via the Department website at
http://www.education.ie/en/find-a-school.
Medical Insurance
There is no state run statutory medical insurance scheme in Ireland. Hospital medical
treatment is generally speaking, free while visits to general practitioners cost around €60
each and all prescription medicines must be paid for. However many people choose to avail
of private medical insurance to cover the cost of upgraded hospital treatment and to avoid
sometimes lengthy waiting lists. There are three established medical insurance companies
active in Ireland at present as follows:VHI - www.vhi.ie
Laya Healthcare - www.layahealthcare.ie
Aviva Health Insurance - www.avivahealth.ie
These companies offer tailor made health care plans which can be selected by employees
according to their requirements. Subscriptions can be deducted from salary payments.
Competitive rates are available to UCC staff. Further information is available on these
providers via the Department of Human Resources.
The differences in cover between the various plans are highly complex. Contacting each
company to assess which plan may be most suitable for your individual needs is best.
Personal Taxation
Income tax is deducted from employees’ wages by their employers under a Pay as You Earn
(PAYE) scheme and is calculated according to the annual salary received. For further and
complete information concerning your own personal taxation situation, you are advised to
contact the Revenue Commissioners directly. Information for those new to the Irish
personal taxation system is available on the Irish Revenue website www.revenue.ie
11. USEFUL WEB LINKS
You Tube www.youtube.com/uccireland
Facebook www.facebook.com/universitycollegecork
UCC Virtual Tour www.ucc.ie/virtualtour
UCC Strategic Plan http://www.ucc.ie/en/strategicplanning/strategic/
www.movetoireland.com
Comprehensive website providing specific information for those relocating to Ireland from
abroad.
www.cork-guide.ie
For general information on accommodation, restaurants, shopping, transport and weather in
Cork.
www.citizensinformation.ie
Information on living and working in Ireland and information on public services. This
website is a gateway to many Irish services.
www.emigrant.ie
Basic Information on Living and Working in Ireland including information on income tax and
Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI), housing, health services, citizenship and naturalization,
the cost of living and education.
www.corkcity.ie
General interest site from Cork City Council providing information on Cork City.
www.cso.ie
Statistical information from the Government body responsible for compiling Irish official
statistics on the economy, employment, trade, industry, population and the national
accounts.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES CALLED TO INTERVIEW
12. INTERVIEW FORMAT
Non Academic Appointments
Candidates are ordinarily interviewed by a Selection Board consisting of a number of
internal staff members of the University and for certain posts additionally, an external
member.
The duration of interview is as detailed in the candidates invitation to interview letter.
Candidates could expect to be questioned on their work experience, skills and education
and training record to date. They would also most likely be asked to outline their
interest in the particular post and their future plans in the area.
Candidates can normally expect to be informed of the outcome of the interview within
ten working days.
Should you require further information, then please contact the Department of Human
Resources, Recruitment Office via e-mail to recruitment@ucc.ie or by telephone on 021
490 3603.
13. DIRECTIONS TO THE MAIN CAMPUS [See Campus Map – 15]
The main campus of UCC is half a mile west of Cork city centre, about 15 minutes’ walk
along Washington Street. The College Gates on Western Road are ceremonial (foot
access only): the entrance to the main campus is on College Road, and there are side
entrances on Donovan’s Road, Gaol Walk and other entrances on College Road. Other
UCC locations around the city tend to have a single main entrance.
There are usually plenty of taxis in the city and at the airport, rail and bus stations, but
check the location of the interview and make sure you give the driver the correct
address. Taxis from the city centre cost about €8. ABC Taxis (021) 4961961 and Cork
Taxi Co-op (021) 4272222 are two taxi firms that operate throughout the city and
surrounds.
By Car
From the city centre, follow the signs to Killarney and West Cork: Go west out of the city
along Washington Street; go through the first two traffic lights. Pass the River Lee Hotel
on your left. Turn left at the third traffic lights by the old College gates (if you are walking
you can enter the campus here or through the next gates up Donovan’s Hill). Go up
Donovan’s Road, past the Honan Chapel on your right; At the top of the hill, turn right
onto College Road; For the main entrance to the College go 200m further down College
Road, on your right. Detail on: Cork City and Main Approach Routes
Parking – See Maps, Section 15
Parking on the main campus is EXTREMELY restricted and is limited to permit holders,
deliveries, those on official business and cars with disabled stickers. Other UCC
locations have very limited visitor parking particularly during term time. Some visitor
parking may be found in Perrott’s Inch and Perrott Avenue car parks on an hourly
charge.
Perrott’s Inch car park is located on Gaol Walk and may be reached by passing the main
UCC entrance on Western Road and turning left at the next traffic lights. The car park is
located on the left hand side before the bridge.
To get to the Perrott Avenue car park, drive to the top of Donovan’s Road and turn right
into College Road. Perrott Avenue car park will be immediately on your left. If you are
driving to UCC for interview, please allow yourself plenty of time to find parking. Detail
on: Visitor Parking
By City Bus
UCC is served by two City Bus routes (No.205 and No.208) connecting the campus to
Cork City Centre via Washington Street and St Patrick Street. Bus stops are located on
College Road/ O’Donovan’s Road (Route No.205—with services every 15 minutes
Monday to Friday) and Western Road (Route No. 208—with services every 10 minutes
Monday to Friday). Route No 210 buses serve Bandon Road at close walking distance to
the Main Campus. Detail on: Bus Routes Serving UCC
By Train
Train services to Cork are operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) and stop at Kent
Station. Accessibility to Cork is excellent with an hourly intercity service to and from
Dublin Heuston Station with a travel time of 2.5 hours. There are also frequent commuter
services to/from Mallow, Midleton and Cobh.
City bus No 205 services operate between Kent Station and UCC. Taxis from the train
station to UCC cost approximately €10.
See the Train and Bus to UCC Map. Full details on train times can be accessed via Irish Rail
or by contacting Rail Passenger Enquiries 021 4557277.
By Coach
Express coach services to Cork from Dublin and Dublin Airport are operated by Aircoach
and GoBe) and from Limerick/Galway, operated by CityLink.
In addition Bus Eireann operates an Expressway service from Dublin to Cork, with the
service operating 6 times per day (every two hours from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm) and a
journey time of three hours.
Taxis from the bus station cost approximately €10. There is an overnight coach to and
from London (Victoria Bus Station) which travels via the ferry service between Rosslare
(Co Waterford) and Fishguard or Milford Haven (Wales).
By air
Cork Airport has frequent flights to London with Aer Lingus (Heathrow and Gatwick) and
RyanAir (Stanstead and Gatwick) and to a wide range of other UK and European
destinations. A full range of airlines and destinations can be accessed via Cork Airport.
Taxis from the airport cost approximately €18 and there is also an airport bus every hour
during the day. All the major car rental companies have desks at the airports.
Entry Visas
People from certain countries need a valid Irish entry visa before they can land in the
country. You do not need a visa to land in Ireland if you are a citizen of one of the
countries listed on the following link
http://www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8605
If you are not from one of the countries listed above you will require an entry visa. To
apply, contact the Irish embassy or consulate in the country where you live. It may also
be possible to apply online if you live in a country where the online facility is
available. Information on Visa Entry Requirements
Please note: The standard non-refundable visa application processing fee is €60 for a
single-journey visa. This will be valid for one entry into the State within 90 days of issue. If
you then wish to leave the State (this includes travel to Northern Ireland) you will then
need a re-entry or multiple-entry visa to re-enter the State.
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14. EXPENSES FOR CANDIDATES ATTENDING FOR INTERVIEW
Candidates travelling from a distance of at least 120km outside of UCC are entitled to
claim expenses for travelling to UCC, on production of original and complete receipts in
accordance with the following maximum allowance limits:
Candidates travelling from within Ireland (including Northern Ireland)
€125
Candidates travelling from Great Britain
€250
Candidates travelling from mainland Europe
€500
Candidates travelling from all other locations
€1,200
Candidates should always choose the most economical means of travel. Public
transport should be used where feasible and public transport costs at the standard class
train rate will be re-imbursed, irrespective of car usage where such direct public
transport exists. Full details on the candidate expenses policy can be found at:
http://www.ucc.ie/en/policiesandprocedures/humanresources/general/candidateexpe
nses/
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Accommodation
Costs of accommodation should be borne out of the allowance available as detailed.
There are a number of suitable guesthouses in the vicinity of the University as follows:
Garnish House, Western Road
(Tel +353 21 427 5111)
Crawford House, Western Road (Tel +353 21 427 9000)
Prices: Approximately €60 for a single room.
Further accommodation listings can be provided by the Recruitment Office. Candidates
requiring assistance in booking accommodation should contact the Department of
Human Resources, Recruitment Office on 021 490 3603 or e-mail: recruitment@ucc.ie
Administration
An expenses form
(http://www.ucc.ie/en/media/support/hr/formbank/CandidateExpensesForm.xls )
should be completed and receipts must be submitted in respect of costs claimed and
should be securely attached.
Please forward the completed expenses form to the Recruitment Office for approval
following interview.
Payment will be made directly into a candidate’s bank account on completion of the
required bank details on the expenses form.
Expenses Claims, once submitted, will normally take a minimum of six weeks to process.
Should you have any queries concerning this expenses policy or require any further
assistance or additional information, please contact the Department of Human
Resources, Recruitment Office on 021 490 3603 or e-mail: recruitment@ucc.ie
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15. CAMPUS MAPS
Download:
Main Campus Map at:
http://www.ucc.ie/en/media/UCC_campus_map_Edition1_2010new.pdf
Visitor Parking Map at: http://www.ucc.ie/en/media/visitor-parking.pdf
Places to Eat on Campus: http://www.ucc.ie/en/media/places-to-eat.pdf