Director Of The Bachelor´s Degrees In Philosophy, Politics, Law And Economics (PPLE) And Philosophy, Politics And Economics (FPE)
3 days ago
Madrid
The Faculty of Law, Business, and Government at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria invites applications for the position of Director of two interdisciplinary bachelor's degree programs: • Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Economics (PPLE) - fully taught in English, • Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (FPE) - taught in Spanish. Position Responsibilities: Academic Leadership: • Provide strategic academic leadership for both the PPLE and FPE programs., • Develop and implement the academic vision and strategic direction of both programs., • Ensure both programs' alignment with UFV's educational model and mission., • Foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among faculty in Philosophy, Politics, Law, and Economics., • Lead curriculum development and enhancement initiatives., • Promote the programs' visibility nationally and internationally., • Develop and maintain international academic partnerships., • Represent the programs in institutional and external academic forums. Administrative and Management Responsibilities: • Manage daily operations of both degree programs, including scheduling, resource allocation, and administrative coordination., • Plan and coordinate academic schedules and teaching assignments for both programs., • Lead and coordinate the faculty team (full-time and part-time professors) across both programs., • Conduct regular meetings with faculty to ensure coordination and quality standards., • Participate in quality assurance committees, program verification, and follow-up processes., • Oversee student admissions processes and student recruitment strategies., • Manage program budgets and resource allocation., • Address student concerns and provide academic advising support., • Prepare reports and documentation for internal and external evaluations., • Coordinate with other Faculty departments and university administration. Faculty Development and Student Mentoring: • Recruit, hire, and onboard new faculty members., • Conduct faculty evaluations and provide developmental feedback., • Support faculty professional development and research initiatives., • Supervise bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theses., • Mentor students in their intellectual and personal development. Teaching and Research: • Engage in teaching activities with a teaching load of 18 ECTS annually, distributed between foundational and advanced courses according to program needs and the Director's area of expertise., • Participate as a member of the doctoral program faculty., • Maintain an active research agenda aligned with the programs' mission., • Contribute to the intellectual tradition of Christian humanism in higher education. Essential Requirements: Academic Background: • PhD in Political Science, Philosophy, Economics, Law, or a related interdisciplinary field., • At least 8-10 years of combined teaching and research experience post-PhD, with a publication record that meets the requirements for Associate Professor level (Profesor Titular) in the Spanish accreditation system (ANECA)., • Evidence of interdisciplinary work across at least two of the following fields: Philosophy, Politics, Law, Economics. Leadership and Management Experience: • Proven experience in academic leadership roles (program coordination, department chair, or similar positions)., • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage academic teams., • Strong organizational and administrative skills., • Experience managing multiple priorities and competing demands. Highly Valued Qualifications: Advanced Academic Profile: • 12+ years of research experience with active research engagement., • Publications in peer-reviewed journals indexed in JCR/Scopus., • Authorship of monographs or edited volumes., • Experience directing doctoral dissertations., • Leadership or participation in competitive research projects., • Research or publications explicitly addressing the notion of the common good. Multidisciplinary Expertise: • Advanced knowledge in Economics (beyond basic literacy)., • Advanced knowledge in Law (beyond basic literacy)., • Solid philosophical training and familiarity with political philosophy., • Teaching experience across multiple disciplines within the PPLE/FPE framework. International Experience: • International academic experience or research stays at prestigious universities., • Active network of international academic contacts., • Memberships in international professional associations., • Experience managing bilingual or multilingual academic programs. Program Development and Innovation: • Experience building or significantly developing academic programs., • Track record of attracting and mentoring talented students., • Familiarity with educational innovation projects., • Experience with liberal arts education models., • Success in organizing academic events, conferences, or seminars., • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines., • Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish. Language Requirements: • High proficiency in English (C2 level or equivalent), evidenced by publications and teaching experience in English-speaking contexts, as the PPLE program is fully taught in English., • High proficiency in Spanish (C1 level minimum) for directing the FPE program and managing administrative duties in a Spanish-speaking institution. Start Date: September 2026 (academic year 2026-2027).