Description
IE University invites applications for a senior appointment in Law beginning September 2027.
IE Law School is investing strategically in the growth and development of its research faculty, with the ambition of becoming a leading European hub for legal scholarship.
We seek an internationally recognized scholar with a sustained record of publications in leading journals and a clear trajectory of high-impact research in law.
Consistent with the school’s global orientation, we are interested in scholarship that speaks to audiences across jurisdictions and contributes to broader debates about law, institutions, societal challenges, and public policy. We welcome methodological diversity, including comparative, transnational, empirical, socio-legal, economic, political economy and other interdisciplinary approaches, alongside doctrinal and theoretical work.
In evaluating candidates, particular attention will be given to the scholarly impact and visibility of their research, including the quality and consistency of publications in leading journals, citation impact, engagement with the academic community through editorial and other academic leadership roles, success in attracting competitive international research funding, experience in doctoral supervision, and evidence of active research momentum. Consideration will also be given to evidence of research impact beyond academia, including engagement with courts, public authorities, international institutions, the legal profession and public policy.
English is the working language and the main language of instruction. Most courses are taught from a transnational or comparative perspective. Knowledge of Spanish or Spanish law is therefore not required.
What we offer
- Competitive salary, in line with top-ranked European academic institutions.
- Generous seed fund to cover conference, travel, equipment and relocation costs.
- Full access to public health services through membership of the National Insurance Scheme, plus a discount plan to acquire an additional private health insurance plan.
- Professional and stimulating working environment in the context of a diverse, innovative and multidisciplinary scholarly community, with English as the main working language.
- Access to the opportunities and resources of CIVICA – The European University of Social Sciences, the Law Schools Global League, the European Law Faculties Association, and the Center for Transnational Legal Studies.
- Inspiring campus life in Madrid (a vibrant, cosmopolitan city of over five million) and Segovia (a UNESCO World Heritage city with fast access to Madrid).
Qualifications
Candidates should demonstrate both a record of significant scholarly achievement and the capacity to contribute to the further development of IE Law School’s research community over the medium to long term.
Application Instructions
To be considered, please create your dossier and apply no later than November 10th by clicking the 'Apply' button
Applications receivedbefore November 10, 2026,will receive full consideration. Review will continue until the position is filled.
Informal enquiries are welcome and may be made in strict confidence to Fernando Pastor, Vice-Dean of Faculty and Research at IE Law School: fernando.pastor@ie.edu
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