Associate Dean for Faculty and Research, Location: Segovia & Madrid, Spain

Acsa Arch; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IE University invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Faculty and Research at the IE School of Architecture and Design, located in Segovia and Madrid, Spain. The Associate Dean will guide the school’s research strategy, mentor faculty, and support promotion and tenure decisions while fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration across campus.

The successful candidate will be an internationally respected scholar with a strong track record in research leadership, external

Formación

• PhD in Architecture, Design, Engineering, Design History, Urbanism, or related field.
• Appointment at Associate Professor (with tenure), Full Professor, or equivalent.
• Strong record of research and scholarly publication.
• Sustained record of securing external research funding and major collaborations.
• Experience mentoring faculty and supporting academic career development.
• Experience leading research centers, laboratories, or institutes.
• Experience with promotion, tenure processes and research governance.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement the School’s research strategy.
• Mentor faculty in developing research agendas and publication strategies.
• Advise faculty on promotion and tenure processes.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across the School and University.
• Identify opportunities for external research funding through European and international programs.
• Represent the School on University-wide research committees.
• Contribute to recruitment, mentoring and long-term faculty development.

Conocimientos

Research leadership

Faculty development

Mentoring

Funding acquisition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Promotion & tenure experience

Educación

PhD in Architecture/Design/Engineering/Urbanism

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Associate Dean for Faculty and Research, Location: Segovia & Madrid, Spain

IE School of Architecture and Design

IE School of Architecture and Design

Madrid, Spain

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IE University invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Faculty and Research in the IE School of Architecture and Design.

Reporting jointly to the Dean of the School of Architecture and Design and the IE University Vice Rector for Faculty and Research, the Associate Dean will provide academic leadership for the School\’s research strategy and faculty development:

• Develop and implement the School\’s research strategy.
• Mentor faculty in developing research agendas, publication strategies, and competitive funding applications.
• Advise faculty as they prepare for promotion and tenure processes.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across the School and the University.
• Identify opportunities for external research funding, particularly through European and international programs.
• Represent the School on University-wide research committees and advocate for appropriate approaches to evaluating research in architecture and design.
• Contribute to the recruitment, mentoring, and long-term development of the School\’s faculty.

The successful candidate will be an internationally respected scholar with substantial academic leadership experience and a demonstrated commitment to faculty development.

Applicants should have:

• A PhD in Architecture, Design, Engineering, Design History, Urbanism, or a related discipline.
• Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (with tenure), Full Professor, or equivalent.
• A strong record of research and scholarly publication.
• A sustained record of securing competitive external research funding and participating in major collaborative research initiatives.
• Experience mentoring faculty and supporting academic career development.
• Experience leading research centers, laboratories, institutes, or comparable academic initiatives.
• Experience participating in promotion and tenure processes, research evaluation, or institutional research governance.

The School is particularly interested in candidates with a track record of transdisciplinary work in architecture and design. Experience with European research programs, including Horizon Europe, ERC, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, UKRI, or comparable international funding frameworks, is highly desirable.

As an international university, our working language is English. Knowledge of Spanish is not required.

• Statement (2–3 pages) describing the candidate\’s approach to research leadership and faculty development
• A portfolio of the candidate’s most relevant publications and/or other research contributions
• Contact information for three references

Founded in 1912 by 10 charter members, ACSA is an international association of architecture schools preparing future architects, designers, and change agents. Our membership includes all of the accredited professional degree programs in the United States and Canada, as well as international schools and 2- and 4-year programs. Together ACSA schools represent some 7,000 faculty educating more than 40,000 students.