IE School of Architecture & Design

The IE School of Architecture & Design invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position that combines an architectural background with a focus on urbanism and the intersection of real estate development, sustainability, circularity, and urban placemaking.

Candidates should hold a professional degree and Ph.D. in architecture, urban development, urbanism, or a related field, with a strong record of research, teaching, or professional work addressing the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of urban development. Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration, engagement with industry partners, and the ability to bridge design thinking with market and policy realities are highly desirable.

Successful candidates will teach across undergraduate and graduate programs, contribute to curriculum development in Real Estate Development and Architecture, and play an active role in research and innovation initiatives addressing the future of cities, livability, and sustainable economic development.

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 is required; proficiency in Spanish is desirable but not required.

Application Instructions 
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials by February 15, 2026 at https://apply.interfolio.com/176861.

  • 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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