Economy of Culture Senior Research Lecturer – R3 / R4

About UIC Barcelona

UIC Barcelona is home to over 7.000 students, offers 15 degree programmes, 26 double degree international programmes and a wide range of master's and postgraduate degrees, in addition to continuing education courses in different fields of knowledge. Since 1997 we have been teaching people based on academic rigor, university life and enriching life experiences. The UIC Barcelona team consists of professionals who are qualified not only in the teaching field, but also in research, management, administration, communication, services and systems.  Beyond the professionalism of each individual, at UIC Barcelona you will also find a young and dynamic working atmosphere.

Find out more about UIC Barcelona via the following link: https://www.uic.es/en/philosophy-and-values

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Research Lecturer to undertake their own research in the Economy of Culture as part of our Master’s Degree in Arts and Cultural Management in the Faculty of Humanities. The candidate awarded the position could become the director of the Master’s degree programme taught in English in the mid-term.

The Lecturer will also coordinate the teaching activities in their field of expertise in that degree programme in areas like: the creation of cultural companies, Leadership, Funding for Culture, etc… In fact, the successful candidate is expected to establish their own research programme and effectively contribute to graduate student education. 

Key duties

• Teaching classes related to Financing, Creation of Cultural Companies, and Leadership.
• Obtaining competitive grants
• Publishing in high impact journals.
• Working as part of a team to prepare and present scientific projects.

Conditions

• This is a tenure-track (3-year) position with a mid-term evaluation (depending on the candidate’s profile the position could quickly become a permanent position).
• The position will be located at UIC Barcelona within the Faculty of Humanities.
• We offer a full-time contract, good working conditions and a dynamic and international scientific environment, as well as flexible hours.
• The university aims to provide support for research activities.
• We offer a competitive salary according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Start date: September 2019.

How to apply

All proposals should include:

• A motivation letter and a statement of interest.
• At least two reference letters.
• A full CV including contact details.

Deadline for application

The position will remain open until 10 May 2019.