Postdoctoral Professor: Administrative Law

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a full-time professor for the field of Administrative Law, with a strong teaching and research vocation and postdoctoral experience. Key Highlights: 1. Young and dynamic working environment 2. Support for professional development and research 3. Selection process based on excellence and HRS4R recognition UIC Barcelona currently has approximately 8,000 students and offers 16 undergraduate programmes, 30 international double degrees, 25 official master’s programmes, doctoral programmes in Health, Economics and Law, Architecture, and Communication, Humanities and Education. Furthermore, a wide range of continuing education programmes and lifelong learning courses across various knowledge domains are available. Since 1997, we have been training our students based on academic rigour, university life, and enriching life experiences. The UIC Barcelona team consists of qualified professionals not only in teaching but also in research, management, administration, communication, services, and systems. Beyond individual professionalism, at UIC Barcelona you will find a young and dynamic working environment. ***Selection Process*** In May 2018, EURAXESS awarded Universitat Internacional de Catalunya an Excellence in Human Resources Research Award, guaranteeing that candidates are selected solely on excellence-based criteria. Moreover, since 2016 we have held the HRS4R (Human Resources Strategy for Research) seal from the European Commission, which publicly recognises institutions that have advanced the alignment of their human resources policies to improve employment conditions and working conditions for teaching and research staff, thereby enhancing the attractiveness of academic and scientific careers. *The UIC Barcelona selection process includes:* * ***Pre-selection Phase***: An independent committee composed of both internal and external UIC Barcelona experts will evaluate all applications received. Its role is to identify candidates best matching the desired profile and determine who advances to the next phase. * ***Evaluation Panel Phase***: Finalist candidates must deliver a public oral defence before an evaluation panel composed of two external faculty members and one internal faculty member. The presentation must address the candidate’s academic trajectory, including research, teaching, and management activities. At the end of the presentation, the panel will ask questions to complete the evaluation. The total duration of this defence will be 60 minutes. In some cases, candidates may be requested in advance to deliver a 20-minute lecture on a specific topic during this phase. * ***Competency Evaluation Phase***: This phase will be coordinated by the Faculty Board, which will organise a dedicated session aimed at assessing the cross-cutting and personal competencies of the two finalists. Activities will be tailored to the candidates’ profiles and communicated in advance by the Board. * ***Decision-Making Phase***: Final selection and communication of results to candidates. ***What We Are Looking For*** We seek a full-time professor to join the Faculty in the field of Administrative Law, primarily teaching in the Bachelor’s Degree in Law and in relevant postgraduate programmes. The profile requires a PhD degree with postdoctoral experience and a clear vocation for teaching and research. Strong teamwork skills are required to integrate into the teaching staff. Academic management experience (e.g., coordination and leadership of programmes, drafting academic reports and memos, preparation and management of research projects, etc.) will be highly valued. Knowledge in related legal fields will also be considered favourably. ***Responsibilities:*** * Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in subjects within the candidate’s area of expertise. * Collaborate in developing research projects jointly with other faculty members. * Actively participate in academic management activities typical of university teaching and research staff (PDI). ***Candidate Requirements:*** * PhD degree in Law, preferably with specialisation in Administrative Law. * Minimum experience: 2–3 years of postdoctoral teaching in the candidate’s field of expertise. ***Evaluation Criteria*** The following aspects of the applicant’s CV will be considered: * Teaching evaluations * Projects and publications on teaching innovation * Publications in high-impact journals and publishing houses * Research and/or knowledge transfer projects * Leadership of teaching and research teams * Management skills **Dedication**: Full-time **Language**: Catalan/Spanish/English ***What We Offer*** * A 4-year tenure-track contract with candidate evaluation at 18 months. Upon completion of this agreement (TT), and after achieving all agreed objectives and conditions, the candidate will obtain a permanent Associate Professor position at UIC Barcelona. * Once the position is attained, the candidate’s status as UIC Barcelona teaching and research staff (PDI) will be regulated according to the university’s current teaching staff regulations. * Competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. * UIC commits to supporting the professor in carrying out teaching and research duties. Annual support may be provided to attend one national or international conference. **Salary** Starting salary varies depending on the selected candidate’s profile and experience. Throughout the TT period, performance in research, teaching, and institutional service will be developed according to initially agreed objectives, which—depending on achievement—may result in salary supplements. Upon successful completion of the TT period and attainment of objectives, the candidate will obtain the Associate Professor position with the corresponding salary according to the current salary tables and the candidate’s teaching and research experience. ***Application Deadline***: 30 April 2026 ***Estimated Start Date of Teaching Appointment***: 1 September 2026