"Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Law 2026-2027"

IE University invites applications for four full-time, tenure-track, faculty positions at IE Law School (at the Assistant Professor level). The appointment will begin September 1, 2026.

We seek candidates with an original and relevant research agenda and the potential to build a strong record of high-impact publications. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching.

English is our working language and the primary language of instruction. Most courses are taught from a transnational or comparative perspective.

Areas of expertise

The call is open to all areas of legal scholarship. The deliberately broad scope of this call reflects our commitment to attracting top talent and growing a diverse faculty.

While applications from any field are welcome, we are particularly interested in hearing from experts in:

• Private Law (Contracts, Torts, Property, Family Law, Conflicts of Law, etc.)
• Commercial, Corporate, and Finance Law
• IP Law
• Digital & Tech Law
• Human Rights
• Environmental & Climate Change Law

Qualified applicants in other fields are also encouraged to apply.

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

Ph.D. in Law

Application Instructions

Apply by October 31, 2025. Submit the following materials: Cover letter outlining your research agenda, Curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications, One representative article or sample research paper, Contact details of two potential referees. Longlisted candidates will be invited to a video interview. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present a recent publication or a work-in-progress on campus. Pre-submission inquiries about the positions may be addressed to Sara Junquera (sara.junquera@ie.edu), Executive Director of Faculty and Accreditations at IE Law School.