IE School of Architecture & Design

IE School of Architecture & Design invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in architecture and design, with a focus on material innovation through experimental, computational, or performance-driven methods. The ideal candidate operates at the intersection of design, environmental systems, and material science, engaging in research that responds to planetary challenges through innovation in material sourcing, fabrication, industrialized construction, and lifecycle thinking.

We seek a highly motivated individual with expertise in areas such as material prototyping, digital fabrication with natural composites, lifecycle assessment, or material systems for regenerative design. A strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and environmentally engaged design education is essential.

Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in architecture and design, supervise student projects, engage in scholarly research, and contribute to the development of the design and architecture curriculum and to the evolution of fabrication and materials laboratories and facilities.

IE University is an international English-language institution committed to developing, nurturing, and deploying the power of human creativity to shape a more sustainable, more just, and more beautiful world.

Through innovative programs and high-impact research, the School of A&D prepares future leaders and expands knowledge in design and the creative industries. Located in Segovia and Madrid, Spain, the school offers a stimulating academic environment that combines rigorous hands-on design research with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and a global perspective. Two certified and fully equipped Fab Labs enhance our academic activities.

Qualifications 

  • Doctorate in a relevant field, or advanced stage in obtaining the doctorate.
  • Relevant expertise and experience.
  • Research and publications in relevant disciplines.
  • University-level teaching experience, including course development and student mentorship.
  • Fluency in English required; proficiency in Spanish desirable.

Application Instructions 
Interested candidates should submit their application materials by February 15, 2026 at https://apply.interfolio.com/176857.

  • Cover letter outlining research, teaching philosophy, and areas of expertise.
  • CV, including publications and courses taught.
  • Names and contact information of three references.
  • Portfolio of creative work.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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