Assistant Professor (tenure-track) CUNEF University

CUNEF Universidad; España; On-site; PHP 3,994,000 - 5,447,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Seed fund for conference, research, & 

conference, research, and travel costs

Private health insurance plan

Diverse scholarly community

Live in Madrid

Job summary

The Department of Law at CUNEF University invites applications for one or more Assistant Professor tenure-track positions. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2027.

We seek candidates with an original and relevant research agenda and the potential to build a strong record of high-impact publications. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to excellence and flexibility in teaching.

Qualifications

• PhD in Law or completed by the start of the position.
• University teaching experience or demonstrated potential to teach at university level.
• Publications in internationally recognized journals or demonstrated potential to publish in them.

Skills

Public Law

International Tax Law

International Commercial Law

International Company Law

Banking and Financial Regulation

Labour Law

Education

PhD in Law

Job description

Organisation/Company CUNEF Universidad Department Law Research Field Juridical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 15 Oct 2026 - 11:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2027 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

The Department of Law at CUNEF University invites applications for one or more Assistant Professor tenure-track positions. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2027.

We seek candidates with an original and relevant research agenda and the potential to build a strong record of high-impact publications. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to excellence and flexibility in teaching.

CUNEF University has been a distinguished centre for legal education since 1973 and attained full university status in 2019. Since this transition, the university has experienced remarkable momentum, expanding its academic footprint with a modern campus in the heart of Madrid and growing student enrolment. The university's commitment to internationalisation is demonstrated through partnerships with over 130 international universities, a globally diverse student and faculty body, and programs taught in both Spanish and English. The university fosters an active research culture, with faculty publishing in top outlets and contributing to public policy debates—strengths recently recognised in Forbes' ranking of CUNEF as Spain's leading private university.

Areas of expertise

• Public Law
• International and/or European Tax Law
• International Commercial Law
• International Company Law
• Banking and Financial Regulation
• Labour law (for this area of law fluency in Spanish is a must)

What we offer

• Competitive salary, in line with top-ranked European academic institutions
• Generous seed fund to cover conference, research, and travel costs
• Full access to public health services through membership in the National Insurance Scheme, plus a subsidised private health insurance plan
• Professional and stimulating working environment within a diverse, innovative, and multidisciplinary scholarly community
• The opportunity to live in one of Europe's most vibrant capitals

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Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Juridical sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

• PhD in Law or completed by the start of the position
• University teaching experience or demonstrated potential to teach at university level
• Publications in internationally recognized journals or demonstrated potential to publish in them

Spanish is not required at this stage, though successful candidates are expected to acquire it as the working language of the department.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Level Good

Research Field Juridical sciences » Other Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

• Competitive salary, in line with top-ranked European academic institutions
• Generous seed fund to cover conference, research, and travel costs
• Full access to public health services through membership in the National Insurance Scheme, plus a subsidised private health insurance plan
• Professional and stimulating working environment within a diverse, innovative, and multidisciplinary scholarly community
• The opportunity to live in one of Europe's most vibrant capitals

Eligibility criteria

• PhD in Law or completed by the start of the position
• University teaching experience or demonstrated potential to teach at university level
• Publications in internationally recognized journals or demonstrated potential to publish in them
• Spanish is not required at this stage, though successful candidates are expected to acquire it as the working language of the department.

Selection process

Longlisted candidates will be invited to a video interview. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present a recent publication or a work in progress on campus.

Pre-submission inquiries about the positions may be addressed to Andrés Betancor ( [e-mail] ), Director of the Department of Law