Job Description

IE University invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Faculty and Research in the IE School of Architecture and Design.

Reporting jointly to the Dean of the School of Architecture and Design and the IE University Vice Rector for Faculty and Research, the Associate Dean will provide academic leadership for the School's research strategy and faculty development.

The Associate Dean will work closely with the Dean and the Vice Rector for Faculty and Research to:

• Develop and implement the School's research strategy.
• Mentor faculty in developing research agendas, publication strategies, and competitive funding applications.
• Advise faculty as they prepare for promotion and tenure processes.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across the School and the wider University.
• Identify opportunities for external research funding, particularly through European and international programs.
• Represent the School on University-wide research committees and advocate for appropriate approaches to evaluating research in architecture and design.
• Contribute to the recruitment, mentoring, and long-term development of the School's faculty.

The principal measure of success in this role will be the success of the School's faculty: supporting colleagues in building stronger research portfolios, securing competitive funding, and increasing the quality and impact of their scholarly and creative work.

About the School

IE School of Architecture and Design is an international, interdisciplinary school joining architecture, design, fashion, and real estate development within a single academic community. Our academic portfolio includes architecture, interior design, product design, strategic design, graphic design, immersive media, fashion design, business for architecture and design, and real estate development.

We regard architecture and design as research disciplines as well as domains of professional practice. Our faculty conduct research through scholarly publications, funded projects, practice-based research, exhibitions, and collaborations with industry, public institutions, and communities. Across these activities, the School focuses on questions of material innovation, social impact through design, sustainable cities, entrepreneurship in creative fields, and authorship and identity.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be an internationally respected scholar with substantial academic leadership experience and a demonstrated commitment to faculty development.

Applicants should have:

• A PhD in Architecture, Design, Engineering, Design History, Urbanism, or a closely related discipline.
• Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (with tenure) or Full Professor, or equivalent.
• A strong record of research and scholarly publication.
• A sustained record of securing competitive external research funding and participating in major collaborative research initiatives.
• Experience mentoring faculty and supporting academic career development.
• Experience leading research centers, laboratories, institutes, or comparable academic initiatives.
• Experience participating in promotion and tenure processes, research evaluation, or institutional research governance.

The School is particularly interested in candidates with a track record of transdisciplinary work in architecture and design. Experience with European research programs, including Horizon Europe, ERC, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, UKRI, or comparable international funding frameworks, is highly desirable.

As an international university with over 100 nationalities present on campus, our working language is English. Knowledge of Spanish is not required.

Application Instructions

Please include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement (2–3 pages) describing the candidate's approach to research leadership and faculty development
• A portfolio of the candidate’s most relevant publications and/or other research contributions
• Contact information for three references

For consideration, create your dossier and apply at via Interfolio no later than 30 November 2026 at: https://apply.interfolio.com/193485

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

IE University is strongly committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices, and encourages applications from individuals who will further expand the diversity of our faculty.