Announcement / Call for Expressions of Interest

The Department of Economic Structure (Applied Economics II) at the Universitat de València invites expressions of interest from candidates for the pre-selection of 2 full-time Assistant Professor positions, starting in the 2026–2027 academic year (September 1, 2026). This call is part of an initial stage to identify potential candidates ahead of the official call.

Based at the Faculty of Economics on the Tarongers Campus in Valencia, the Department offers an active and international academic environment, with a strong commitment to high-quality research, international mobility, and collaboration with leading universities and research networks. The Department is involved in international research projects and fosters a vibrant intellectual community through regular seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Successful candidates will be expected to contribute actively to this research environment. They will also teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Teaching may be delivered in English, Spanish or Valencian, depending on the candidate’s profile and the Department’s teaching needs.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

We welcome applications from candidates with a strong commitment to research excellence in Applied Economics, particularly in:

• International Trade
• Industrial Organization 
• Regional Studies 
• Environmental Economics 

Requirements:

• Ph.D. completed by May 2026 
• Accredited C1 level proficiency in English and Spanish
• Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Spain or in a Spanish-speaking country are considered to meet the Spanish language requirement (the same applies for English)

Position Details:

• Duration: 6 years (with the possibility of tenure after that period) 
• Salary: €33,150 gross per year 
• Teaching load: 180 hours per year 
• Location: Faculty of Economics, Tarongers Campus, Valencia (Spain) 

Process:

• Interviews: online, from May 2026 
• Expression of interest deadline: May 1, 2026 (midnight UTC) 

Procedure:

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the Department before the deadline to take part in the pre-selection process (email [email protected]).

Further information about the Department:

https://www.uv.es/uvweb/economic-structure-department/en/department-economic-structure-1285857973107.html

Department of Economic Structure (Applied Economics II)

Faculty of Economics 

Universitat de València

Tarongers Avenue

46022 Valencia, Spain