Professor / Specialist in Contemporary Studies for Arts and Humanities

Institution: Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), Barcelona, Spain
Deadline: December 2, 2025
Location: Barcelona, Spain

The UOC invites applications for a full-time, permanent position in the Arts and Humanities Studies program. The role focuses on teaching, innovation, and research in contemporary studies, particularly in historical and social sciences perspectives on global challenges. The position combines online and occasional on-site teaching.

Employment Details

• Full-time, permanent contract.
• Flexible work model combining remote work with presence on campus.
• Campus: Rambla del Poblenou, 154-156, Barcelona.
• Benefits: professional development training, flexible compensation plan, computer and ergonomic equipment, early Friday afternoons off, 24 vacation days, 9 discretionary days, 4 UOC holidays.
• Optional 35-hour summer workweek.

Responsibilities

• Ensure curricula and course materials are up-to-date and appropriate.
• Coordinate students’ learning process and supervise collaborative teaching staff.
• Teach at undergraduate and master’s levels.
• Promote innovation in non-presential teaching methods.
• Lead and develop research in the candidate’s field of expertise.

Eligibility Criteria / Profile

• Degree, Master’s, or PhD in History, Humanities, or related fields.
• PhD in History or Social Sciences with a specialization in contemporary or comparative global studies.
• University-level teaching experience including course design, planning, and development of teaching materials and assessment tools.
• Proficiency in Catalan, Spanish, and English; C1 level in Catalan (or willingness to achieve it within two years).
• Results-oriented, collaborative, innovative, and able to deliver high-quality teaching and research outcomes.

Preferred / Valued Qualifications

• Versatility across related fields such as historical sociology, political thought, contemporary philosophy, economic ideas, or cultural studies.
• Experience in innovative university teaching environments and academic team coordination.
• Recognized research and teaching accreditation (ANECA/AQU).
• Leadership in competitive national or international research projects.
• Publications in relevant fields.

Note: This call has been translated from Catalan. Proficiency in Catalan is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.