Assistant Professor of Law

Position OverviewThe Faculty of Law, Businessززand Government at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria invites applications for the position of Assistant 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 studentsοινων 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.Position ResponsibilitiesTeach Foundations of Law, a required first‑year College course for all undergraduate students across the Faculty's 10+ degree programsTeach advanced law courses within the PPLE program and potentially other degree programs within the CollegeDesign and deliver course materials that make legal concepts and reasoning accessible and relevant to students from diverse academic backgroundsDevelop pedagogical approaches that integrate legal analysis with ethical reflection, philosophical foundations, and the pursuit of justice and the common goodContribute to the interdisciplinary dialogue between law and other disciplines within the College modelEngage in research activities within your 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 goodSupervise bachelor theses and mentor students in their intellectual and personal developmentParticipate in College activities, including seminars, lectures, and academic eventsCollaborate with colleagues across disciplines to foster the College's interdisciplinary missionRequired QualificationsAcademic BackgroundPhD 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 disciplinesEvidence of interdisciplinary work through publications, research projects, teaching experiences, or collaborative initiatives that bridge law with other fieldsEarly career profile: PhD completed or currently finishing a친 post‑doctoral placement. A publication record that meets the requirements for Assistant Professor level (Profesor Ayudante Doctor) in the Spanish accreditation system (ANECA)A promising publication record with emphasis on quality and impact, including publications in peer‑reviewed journals (indexed when possible), working papers, and book chaptersEvidence of serious engagement with foundational questions in legal philosophy, jurisprudence, and/or approaches to law that emphasize justice, human dignity, and the common goodA researcher who demonstrates enthusiasm for approaching law from perspectives grounded in natural law, legal philosophy, human rights, Catholic Social Teaching, or related frameworks that prioritize human dignity and the common goodResearch interests that go beyond purely technical or positivist legal analysis to engage with fundamental questions about justice, the nature of law, rights, and the relationship between law and moralityOpenness to interdisciplinary dialogue and willingness to integrate insights from philosophy, theology, political science, and economics into legal analysisA researcher who shares UFV's vision and values, particularly its commitment to truth, justice, the common good, and Christian humanismResearch ExperienceActive research engagement through publications, presentations at academic conferences, and participation in research projectsDemonstrated commitment to a research agenda aligned with the mission of the university and the PPLE programActive participation in research networks, institutes, or collaborative projects is valuedSupervision ExperienceExperience supervising or co‑supervising bachelor theses is valuedExperience mentoring students and guiding their intellectual and personal formationDemonstrated commitment to fostering students' critical thinking and their understanding of law as a discipline oriented toward justice and serving societyTeaching ExperiencePrevious experience teaching law at the undergraduate level, particularly introductory or foundational coursesDemonstrated ability to make legal concepts and reasoning accessible to students from diverse academic backgroundsExperience teaching in interdisciplinary or College model settings is valuedProven commitment to active learning methodologies and student‑centred pedagogyExperience with Experiential Learning and Real Challenges Based Learning methodologies is highly valuedDemonstrated experience teaching law from a perspective that emphasizes ethical reflection, justice, and the common goodProfessional ExperienceDemonstrated experience working in interdisciplinary academic environmentsA growing network of contacts in the field of specialtyLanguage RequirementsHigh proficiency in English (C2 level or equivalent), evidenced by publications and/or teaching experience in English‑speaking contexts, as the PPLE program is fully taught in EnglishProficiency in Spanish is valued but not required; willingness to learn Spanish is expectedCommitment to UFV MissionCommitment to the ideals, vision, and mission of Universidad Francisco de VitoriaAlignment with UFV's educational model based on Christian humanism, personalist anthropology, and the pursuit of truthadolescent separate.шығUnderstanding of and commitment to the integration of faith and reason in higher education,.subplots particularly in the field of lawDedication to fostering justice, the common good, and human flourishing through legal education and researchPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with Catholic Social Teaching આનંદ and its implications for legal thought and practiceExperience with or knowledge of natural law theory, legalмати philosophy, jurisprudence, human rights théorie, or constitutional theoryExperience implementing Experiential Learning methodologiesInternational academic experience or research stays at prestigious universitiesAdditional European languages beyond English and SpanishProfessional legal experience (practice, judicial clerkship, legal advisory roles) that complements academic workSelection ProcessApplication Period:Application Period: January 2026Interviews: February 2026Start Date: September 202 kuongeza 2026 (academic year 2026‑2027)Application InstructionsApplicants should submit the following documents:Curriculum Vitae (CV) – including detailed publication list and research experienceCover Letter – addressing alignment with UFV's mission and vision for the PPLE programTeaching and Research StatementThree academic lesbiriaysWhen writing the(binary) Cover Letter, review our mission and identity webpage at PackageThe gross annual salary will be between 32,000 and 42,000 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.Application SubmissionApplications should be submitted via e‑mail to:Matthias Nebel (Head of the Doctorate Program Initiative) at fclose>Sofia Borgia (Director of the LLB Program) at CC: Jorge Cerdio (Head of College and Undergraduate Studies) at CC: , indicating in the subject line the specific selection process to which you are applying, as well as your name and surname.For any inquiries regarding the position or application process, contact Jorge Cerdio at About Universidad Francisco de VitoriaUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria is committed to ricevolj education that seeks truth, promings human excellence, and serves the common good. Our educational model is based on personalist anthropology and Christian humanism, fostering the integral development of the person through rigorous academic training, character formation, and service to society.Visit the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria and the Faculty of Law, interception and