Jobs & studentships in Economic/Social History

Tenure-Track Position in Economic History – Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

The Department of Social Sciences at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Economic History, with the appointment to begin in September 2025 or January 2026.

We are looking for candidates with a strong research trajectory and a proven or promising record of high-quality teaching in Economic History. The initial contract is for three years, renewable for an additional three years following a positive performance review. After five years, the candidate will be eligible for tenure, contingent upon a recommendation for promotion by the permanent faculty in the department and a Profesor Titular accreditation (equivalent to Associate Professor in the U.S. or Senior Lecturer in the U.K.) from ANECA (Spain’s Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación) or similar (research Ramón y Cajal or similar).

The Department of Social Sciences at UC3M is an interdisciplinary hub of research and teaching excellence, bringing together faculty in Sociology, Political Science, and Economic History. We value cutting-edge research, international collaboration, and a commitment to teaching. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department’s research output, apply for external funding, and teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, particularly in courses relevant to Economic History. The teaching load is a maximum of 100 hours per academic year.
The position is regulated by Spain’s Ley de la Ciencia (Contrato de acceso de personal investigador doctor), with a salary aligned with the starting salary of a Profesor Titular(Associate Professor) in the Spanish public university system.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Economic History or a closely related field completed by the time of appointment.
• A strong record or demonstrable potential for high-impact research and publication.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Fluency in English is required. Spanish is not required but will be considered an asset

Application Process:

Deadline for Applications is 2:00 PM May 28 2025.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Academic Secretary of the department (Jordi Domènech) for further information about the position and guidance on the application process.

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Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is an equal opportunity institution. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, nationality, or disability.