Position Overview

The Faculty of Law, Business??and Government at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria invites applications for the position of

Assistant Professor of Law

, with primary assignment to the Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Economics (PPLE), fully taught in English.

The Faculty operates as a College model that integrates more than 8 undergraduate degree programs through a shared curriculum in the first year.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Foundations of Law, a required first-year College course for all undergraduate students????? across these programs, as well as advanced law courses within the PPLE degree.

This position offers the opportunity to shape how hundreds of students from diverse academic backgrounds first encounter legal thinking, helping them understand law and legal systems through the lens of human dignity, justice, and the common good.

The role allows the candidate to participate in an innovative educational project that approaches law as more than a technical discipline, integrating it with philosophy, politics, economics, and other disciplines across the College.

Position Responsibilities

Teach Foundations of Law, a required first-year College course for all undergraduate students across the Faculty's 10+ degree programs

Teach advanced law courses within the PPLE program and potentially other degree programs within the College

Design and deliver course materials that make legal concepts and reasoning accessible and relevant to students from diverse academic backgrounds

Develop pedagogical approaches that integrate legal analysis with ethical reflection, philosophical foundations, and the pursuit of justice and the common good

Contribute to the interdisciplinary dialogue between law and other disciplines within the College model

Engage in research activities within your area of expertise, particularly in areas related to legal philosophy, natural law, human rights, or other approaches that ground law in human dignity and the common good

Supervise bachelor theses and mentor students in their intellectual and personal development

Participate in College activities, including seminars, lectures, and academic events

Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to foster the College's interdisciplinary mission

Required Qualifications

Academic Background

PhD in Law, Legal Philosophy, or related field (completed)

A truly interdisciplinary profile demonstrated by holding a degree (undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral) in fields such as philosophy, political science, economics, theology, or other disciplines that complement law; or significant coursework and research engagement across multiple disciplines

Evidence of interdisciplinary work through publications, research projects, teaching experiences, or collaborative initiatives that bridge law with other fields

Early Career Profile

PhD completed or currently finishing a? post-doctoral placement.

A publication record that meets the requirements for

Assistant Professor level (Profesor Ayudante Doctor)

in the Spanish accreditation system (ANECA)

A promising publication record with emphasis on quality and impact, including publications in peer-reviewed journals (indexed when possible), working papers, and book chapters

Evidence of serious engagement with foundational questions in legal philosophy, jurisprudence, and/or approaches to law that emphasize justice, human dignity, and the common good

A researcher who demonstrates enthusiasm for approaching law from perspectives grounded in natural law, legal philosophy, human rights, Catholic Social Teaching, or related frameworks that prioritize human dignity and the common good

Research interests that go beyond purely technical or positivist legal analysis to engage with fundamental questions about justice, the nature of law, rights, and the relationship between law and morality

Openness to interdisciplinary dialogue and willingness to integrate insights from philosophy, theology, political science, and economics into legal analysis

A researcher who shares UFV's vision and values, particularly its commitment to truth, justice, the common good, and Christian humanism

Research Experience

Active research engagement through publications, presentations at academic conferences, and participation in research projects

Demonstrated commitment to a research agenda aligned with the mission of the university and the PPLE program

Active participation in research networks, institutes, or collaborative projects is valued

Supervision Experience

Experience supervising or co-supervising bachelor theses is valued

Experience mentoring students and guiding their intellectual and personal formation

Demonstrated commitment to fostering students' critical thinking and their understanding of law as a discipline oriented toward justice and serving society

Teaching Experience

Previous experience

teaching law at the undergraduate level, particularly introductory or foundational courses

Demonstrated ability to make legal concepts and reasoning accessible to students from diverse academic backgrounds

Experience teaching in interdisciplinary or College model settings is valued

Proven commitment to active learning methodologies and student-centred pedagogy

Experience with Experiential Learning and Real Challenges Based Learning methodologies is highly valued

Demonstrated experience teaching law from a perspective that emphasizes ethical reflection, justice, and the common good

Professional Experience

Demonstrated experience working in interdisciplinary academic environments

A growing network of contacts in the field of specialty

Language Requirements

High proficiency in English (C2 level or equivalent), evidenced by publications and/or teaching experience in English-speaking contexts, as the PPLE program is fully taught in English

Proficiency in Spanish is valued but not required; willingness to learn Spanish is expected

Commitment to UFV Mission

Commitment to the ideals, vision, and mission of Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Alignment with UFV's educational model based on Christian humanism, personalist anthropology, and the pursuit of truth

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Understanding of and commitment to the integration of faith and reason in higher education,.

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Dedication to fostering justice, the common good, and human flourishing through legal education and research

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Catholic Social Teaching ???? and its implications for legal thought and practice

Experience with or knowledge of natural law theory, legal???? philosophy, jurisprudence, human rights théorie, or constitutional theory

Experience implementing Experiential Learning methodologies

International academic experience or research stays at prestigious universities

Additional European languages beyond English and Spanish

Professional legal experience (practice, judicial clerkship, legal advisory roles) that complements academic work

Selection Process

Application Period

Application Period: January ****

Interviews: February ****

Start Date: September 202 kuongeza **** (academic year *********)

Application Instructions

Applicants Should Submit The Following Documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV) – including detailed publication list and research experience

Cover Letter – addressing alignment with UFV's mission and vision for the PPLE program

Teaching and Research Statement

Three academic lesbiriays

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Compensation Package

The gross annual salary will be between 32,000 and 42,000 Euros, commensurate with the experience and profile of the selected candidate.

It will include relocation costs (if applicable), life and health insurance, among other benefits.

Application Submission

Applications Should Be Submitted Via E-mail To

Matthias Nebel (Head of the Doctorate Program Initiative) at ******>

Sofia Borgia (Director of the LLB Program) at ******

CC: Jorge Cerdio (Head of College and Undergraduate Studies) at ******

CC: desarrollodepersonas@ufvermany, indicating in the subject line the specific selection process to which you are applying, as well as your name and surname.

For any inquiries regarding the position or application process, contact Jorge Cerdio at ******.

About Universidad Francisco De Vitoria

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria is committed to ricevolj education that seeks truth, promings human excellence, and serves the common good.

Our educational model is based on personalist anthropology and Christian humanism, fostering the integral development of the person through rigorous academic training, character formation, and service to society.

Visit the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria and the Faculty of Law, interception and transfer websites

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