Assistant Professor in Private Law

IE University; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Seed fund for travel

Health insurance access

Multidisciplinary environment

Professional networks

Campus life Madrid/Segovia

Job summary

IE University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Private Law of IE Law School. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2027.

English is our working language and most courses are taught from a transnational or comparative perspective. We welcome candidates with an original research agenda across private law areas, including corporate, financial, IP, contracts, property or torts.

Qualifications

• PhD in Law or JSD/SJD, or expected completion by July 2027.
• Strong publication record in private law or related fields.
• English is the working language; Spanish knowledge not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses across private law areas.
• Publish high-impact research and contribute to department activities.

Skills

Original and relevant research agenda

Education

PhD in Law or JSD/SJD (or completion by July 2027)

Job description

Deadline

Nov 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

IE University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Private Law of IE Law School. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2027.

The Department of Private Law of IE Law School brings together scholars whose research and teaching span a wide range of fields, including contract law, tort law, property law, family law, IP law, civil procedure and arbitration, private international law, private law theory, commercial and business law, labour law, and competition law.

We seek candidates with an original and relevant research agenda and the potential to build a strong record of high-impact publications. Consistent with the school’s global orientation, we are interested in scholarship that speaks to audiences across jurisdictions and contributes to broader debates about law, institutions, societal challenges, and public policy.

We welcome methodological diversity, including comparative, transnational, empirical, socio-legal, economic, political economy and other interdisciplinary approaches, alongside doctrinal and theoretical work.

We welcome applications from candidates across all areas of private law, although subject areas of particular interest include corporate law, financial law; intellectual property law; and core private law (contracts, property, and torts).

English is our working language and the primary language of instruction. Most courses are taught from a transnational or comparative perspective. Knowledge of Spanish or Spanish law is therefore not required.

Departmental Fit

We recognize that many areas of legal scholarship cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. However, we ask candidates to apply to a single position, choosing the one they believe best fits their research and teaching profile. This choice will not prevent an application from being considered for a different position if we believe there may be a better fit.

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

Candidates should have a PhD in Law or JSD/SJD (or demonstrate clear evidence that their PhD or JSD/SJD will be completed by July 2027).

Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Sara Junquera ([e-mail]), Executive Director of Faculty and Accreditations at IE Law School.