Associate Professor of Law

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria – Faculty of Law, Business, and Government

Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Economics (PPLE)

Faculty of Law, Business, and Government
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Position Overview:

The Faculty of Law, Business, and Government at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria invites applications for the position of Associate Professor of Law, with primary assignment to the Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Economics (PPLE), fully taught in English.

The Faculty operates as a College model that integrates more than 8 undergraduate degree programs through a shared curriculum in the first year. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching "Foundations of Law," a required first-year College course for all undergraduate students across these programs, as well as advanced law courses within the PPLE degree.

This position offers the opportunity to shape how hundreds of students from diverse academic backgrounds first encounter legal thinking, helping them understand law and legal systems through the lens of human dignity, justice, and the common good. The role allows the candidate to participate in an innovative educational project that approaches law as more than a technical discipline, integrating it with philosophy, politics, economics, and other disciplines across the College.

Priority Research Areas:

In alignment with the Faculty's research development strategy, we particularly welcome candidates with expertise in the following areas (in order of priority):

1. Civil Law - with focus on contract law, property law, family law, or tort law.
2. Commercial Law - with focus on company law, corporate governance, business transactions, or international commercial law.

Candidates with research interests in these areas who can connect them to foundational questions of justice, human dignity, and the common good are especially encouraged to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach "Foundations of Law," a required first-year College course for all undergraduate students across the Faculty's 10+ degree programs
• Teach advanced law courses within the PPLE program and potentially other degree programs within the College
• Design and deliver course materials that make legal concepts and reasoning accessible and relevant to students from diverse academic backgrounds (law, business, government, philosophy, politics, economics, etc.)
• Develop pedagogical approaches that integrate legal analysis with ethical reflection, philosophical foundations, and the pursuit of justice and the common good
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary dialogue between law and other disciplines (philosophy, politics, economics, business) within the College model
• Engage in research activities within their area of expertise, particularly in areas related to legal philosophy, natural law, human rights, or other approaches that ground law in human dignity and the common good
• Supervise bachelor's theses and mentor students in their intellectual and personal development
• Participate in College activities, including seminars, lectures, and academic events that bring together students and faculty from different programs
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to foster the College's interdisciplinary mission
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the law curriculum across the College
• Represent the Faculty in academic forums and contribute to its visibility

Required Qualifications:

Academic Background:

• PhD in Law, Legal Philosophy, or related field (completed)
• A truly interdisciplinary profile demonstrated by: holding a degree (undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral) in fields such as philosophy, political science, economics, theology, or other disciplines that complement law; or significant coursework and research engagement across multiple disciplines
• Evidence of interdisciplinary work through publications, research projects, teaching experiences, or collaborative initiatives that bridge law with other fields
• Ideally, 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)
• A strong publication record with emphasis on quality and impact, including publications in peer-reviewed journals (indexed when possible), significant working papers, and book chapters
• Evidence of serious engagement with foundational questions in legal philosophy, jurisprudence, and/or approaches to law that emphasize justice, human dignity, and the common good

Selection Process:

• Application Period: January 2026
• Interviews: February 2026
• Start Date: September 2026 (academic year 2026-2027)

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) - including detailed publication list and research experience
2. Cover Letter - addressing alignment with UFV's mission and vision for the PPLE program, with particular emphasis on how you approach the teaching and study of law in light of justice and the common good
3. Teaching and Research Statement - explaining your pedagogical philosophy for teaching law, your research interests, and how both connect with the foundational questions and interdisciplinary nature of the PPLE program
4. Three academic references

When writing the Cover Letter, please review our mission and identity webpage at: https://www.ufv.es/welcome-to-ufv-madrid/about-ufv/

Compensation Package:

The gross annual salary will be between 54,000 and 70,000 Euros, commensurate with the experience and profile of the selected candidate. It will include relocation costs (if applicable), life and health insurance, among other benefits.