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:
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• 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. xohynlm
• 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 2