Descripción de la oferta
Tenure-track Faculty positions in Computer Science: Software Development
Description
IE University's School of Science and Technology invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Computer Science with a specialization in Software Development. We are seeking a dynamic candidate with expertise in modern programming paradigms and development methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong research foundation in object-oriented programming, software engineering, agile methodologies, testing frameworks, and DevOps practices, as well as experience in rapid prototyping and startup product development.
We value candidates with the capacity to collaborate in applied research projects led by the Impact Xcelerator at IE School of Science and Technology, specifically in Entrepreneurship & Digital Transformation initiatives. The ability to contribute to rapid prototyping, startup product development, and MVP design will be key to the role's success, providing opportunities to work closely with emerging ventures and innovation ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in Software Development, including Computer Programming I & II, Software Engineering, Project Management, DevOps, and Software Architecture.
Conduct high-impact research in areas such as software quality assurance, continuous integration/deployment, microservices architecture, or modern development frameworks, while actively securing competitive research funds.
Supervise and mentor students across undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs.
Collaborate with startup ecosystems and entrepreneurial ventures on innovative software solutions and rapid prototyping initiatives.
Play an active role in curriculum development, incorporating emerging trends in software development, including low-code/no-code platforms and AI-assisted programming.
Participate in academic service and contribute to the strategic growth of the School of Science and Technology.
We offer:
A competitive salary in line with top-ranked European academic institutions.
A generous seed research fund to cover travel, equipment and relocation costs.
State-of-the-art campus facilities and support to build your lab infrastructure.
A professional and stimulating international working environment with English as the de facto language.
Full access to public health services through membership of the National Insurance Scheme plus a discount plan to acquire an additional private health insurance plan.
Diversity in an open-minded, inclusive and family-friendly environment.
Inspiring campus life on a conveniently located, state-of-the-art unique campus in the hearts of Madrid and Segovia.
About IE University and the School of Science and Technology
IE University is an internationally recognized institution originally founded as a business school. We consider ourselves the most international institution of higher education with approximately 85% of our students coming from outside Spain and typically over 120 countries represented on campus. Our Madrid postgraduate campus is situated in the financial district of this vibrant, cosmopolitan capital city of over 5 million people. In 2021 we opened the IE Tower –standing as one of the 5 towers in the business district of Madrid with a 6000-student capacity.
The School of Science and Technology prepares students with industry relevant skills in the context of STEM and related educational programs. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics and Data analytics. For further information on the current faculty and lines of research, please visit IE Research Datalab.
The IE Impact Xcelerator offers new faculty the opportunity to participate in applied research labs in collaboration with research groups and companies in fields like healthcare, environmental science, finance and cybersecurity, profiting from the rich network of IE Business School.
