Lecturer for the Area of Social Sciences. Faculty of Education Sciences

About UIC Barcelona

UIC Barcelona is home to over 7,000 students and offers 15 bachelor’s degree programmes, 26 international double degrees and a wide range of master's and postgraduate degrees, in addition to continuing education courses in different fields of knowledge. Since 1997, we have been teaching people through academic rigour, university life and enriching life experiences. The UIC Barcelona team is made up of professionals who are qualified not only in the field of teaching, but also in research, management, administration, communication, services and systems. Beyond the professionalism of each individual, at UIC Barcelona you will also become part of a young and dynamic work atmosphere.

Find out more about UIC Barcelona via the following link: https://www.uic.es/en/university/uic-barcelona/philosophy-and-values

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a senior researcher for our Area of Social Sciences to carry out research and teaching activities (Teaching Social Sciences- Didàctica de les Ciències Socials) in the Faculty of Education Sciences.

Key responsibilities

• To publish articles in high-impact journals.
• To be an active researcher at VINCLES research group
• To work as part of a team preparing and presenting scientific projects.
• To obtain competitive projects
• To provide quality education to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the fields of Social Sciences (Teaching Social Sciences - Didàctica de les Ciències Socials).
• To administer and/or coordinate programmes as well as any other type of academic task assigned by the Faculty.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted as a single document:

• A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position.
• At least two reference letters.
• A comprehensive CV including contact details.

Selection process

In May 2018, EURAXESS awarded the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya with an Excellence Award for Research in Human Resources, which ensures that candidates are selected purely on the basis of excellence criteria. The UIC Barcelona selection process involves:

• An independent board of experts that assesses all applications and decides who will move onto the next stage. All members of this board are from outside UIC Barcelona.
• A public oral defence by finalist applicants: a presentation about their career (both academic and teaching) and their research projects. Following the presentation, the examination panel will ask a series of questions to conclude the defence. The defence should last a total of 60 minutes.

What we offer

• A tenure-track position (4 years) with a mid-term evaluation (depending on the candidate’s profile, the position could quickly become a permanent position).
• A full-time contract, good working conditions in a dynamic and international scientific environment, flexible hours and research support.
• A competitive salary that reflects the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Start date: 08 January 2024

Application deadline

The deadline for applications is 29 October 2023.