Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Center for Social Innovation and Sustainability is looking for an Academic Director (Part-Time) to join its team!

The Social Innovation Center is seeking a part time Academic Director to support the rigor, relevance and practical impact of its work. This role combines strategic vision with hands on execution. The Academic Director will shape the conceptual foundations of our research, learning programs and knowledge exchange networks, while ensuring excellence in delivery and alignment with real world challenges.

The position requires a 50 percent dedication and at least two days per week on campus, with flexibility to be defined.

What We Offer

An opportunity to shape the agenda of a leading business Center for Social Innovation and Sustainability, contributing to meaningful transformation in business and society.

Why IE University?

Every story begins with a purpose, and ours has always been about people. Founded in 1973, IE University has continuously raised the bar to drive positive change through education. We believe education is more than a path to professional success; it is a catalyst for personal transformation and meaningful impact.

At IE University, we place people and their potential at the center of everything we do, empowering individuals to become extraordinary. We encourage bold thinking and foster a culture where innovation, curiosity, and courage lead to real-world impact. Together, we create an environment where talent thrives, and ideas shape the future.

Our mission

We support students in developing impact skills to live and lead with positive impact. This ignites a ripple effect We transform people, who then transform others, systems, society, and, ultimately, our world.

Our Purpose

To foster positive change.

Values

• Cultivate the humanistic approach.
• Empower your entrepreneurial spirit
• Cherish the diversity of people, mind, and experience
• Drive innovation with a proactive mindset
  
  
  

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid - María de Molina.

Your role as a Executive Director (Part-Time) will involve

The Academic Director will report directly to Director of the Center for Social Innovatoin and Sustainability and work closely with the Center team.

• Contribute to the development of proposals and strategic partnerships.
• Provide content guidance to the Center’s team.
• Identify and engage faculty and external experts aligned with the Center’s mission.
• Review and refine deliverables in detail, guaranteeing clarity, coherence and quality.
• Ensure methodological rigor and practical relevance across all outputs.
• Design and supervise the content of research projects, executive education programs and knowledge exchange initiatives.
  
  
  

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications

• Credibility and presence to represent the Center in high level forums.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• PhD valued but not required.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, researchers and cross functional teams.
• Ability to combine intellectual rigor with action orientation.
• Strong capacity to move from conceptual design to practical implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in applied research, such as policy reports, white papers, sectoral analyses or advisory projects.
• Deep expertise in social innovation and sustainability.
  
  
  

Unleash your full potential and make an impact. The next move is yours!

If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at IE University.

At IE University, we actively promote equal opportunities in recruitment processes and access to employment, always ensuring the absence of gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnic origin, or disability bias throughout the entire selection process.