Director Of The Bachelor´s Degrees In Philosophy, Politics, Law And Economics

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:Por favor, lea detenidamente la información de esta oferta de empleo para entender exactamente qué se espera de los posibles candidatos.• 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. xiphteb• 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