Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Economics

EURAXESS Czech Republic; Zaragoza; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established institution in Spain is seeking a dedicated Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Economics to join their dynamic team. The role emphasizes teaching Macroeconomics, International Political Economy, and related courses, with a strong focus on competency development. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and demonstrate a commitment to both teaching excellence and research. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with students and contribute to academic growth while enjoying a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration. Join a forward-thinking academic community dedicated to fostering equality and inclusivity.

Servicios

Flexible compensation plan

Social benefits

Training plan

Access to internal services (gym, bookstore, library)

Comillas 360 discounts

Formación

• PhD in Economics or related fields required.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (C2 or equivalent).

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Engage actively in research and publish findings.

Conocimientos

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Teaching experience

Research skills

Publication record

Educación

PhD in Economics

Equivalent degree in related fields

Descripción del empleo

Research Field : Economics » Other

Country : Spain

Application Deadline : 1 May 2025 - 12 : 00 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract : Permanent

Job Status : Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

ICADE (Universidad Pontificia Comillas) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer / Assistant Professor in the Economics Department to teach Macroeconomics, International Political Economy, Microeconomics, International Economics and related courses.

The selected candidate will be required to teach in English . Teaching in ICADE focuses on competency development, following the methodology of the European Higher Education Area : lectures, directed work with case studies, continuous assessment, and personalized attention to students.

Even though ICADE has traditionally been a teaching institution, research is becoming an important dimension of our identity. We are looking for an academic with a clear and steady research strategy, and demonstrated publication track record .

This position may require contribution to academic administration or service depending on the school’s needs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching :

• Contribute strongly to the teaching and continuing development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as requested by the Head of Department.
• Engage in the assessment of students.
• Utilise a range of appropriate methods of teaching and assessment.
• Provide academic counselling and advice to students.

Research :

• Engage actively in research and scholarly activity and, where appropriate, engage in research collaborations both within and beyond the university.
• Supervise research projects, as appropriate.
• Disseminate the results of research through publication in academic journals and by other appropriate means.
• Engage in initiatives to seek research funding.

Where to apply

E-mail : Requirements

Research Field : Economics » Other

Education Level : PhD or equivalent

Mandatory Requirements :

• Hold a PhD in Economics or in related fields by the time of appointment.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (C2 or equivalent). There will be a specific interview through English with the School of Foreign Languages.
• Acceptance of Universidad Pontificia Comillas’ mission.

Preferred Requirements :

• Have a publication record (or strong publication potential) in top international peer-reviewed journals.
• Teaching experience. Candidates should demonstrate capabilities to develop innovative teaching strategies to deliver high-quality classes in English.

Languages :

Years of Research Experience : 4 - 10

Additional Information

• Flexible compensation plan and social benefits.
• Comillas 360 : Comillas' exclusive portal with over 200 commercial discounts.
• Training plan.
• Access to internal services : discounts and special conditions (gym, bookstore, library, etc.)

Selection Process

Submission Process :

Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their application materials, including a CV and, if available, a cover letter and teaching evaluations, via EconJobMarket.org website or the university's official job portal.

The university is strongly committed to equality between women and men. Universidad Pontificia Comillas has implemented an Equality Plan that outlines measures to promote gender equality and includes a protocol for addressing moral harassment, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, and gender violence. Moreover, at Comillas, we strive to create and maintain an environment that supports and values all individuals equally. If you have a recognized disability certificate of 33% or higher, we encourage you to indicate this in your application.