Associate Professor in Digitalization, Business Analytics and Information Systems

Organisation/Company: University of Deusto

Research Field: Economics

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline: 28 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country: Spain

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 39

Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The selected candidate will participate in the following functions:

• Teaching undergraduate courses related to Information Systems, Digital Economy and Digital Business, in Spanish and English. Also teaching at postgraduate level, particularly in Business Analytics programmes, as well as contributing to other master’s programmes aligned with digitalization and information systems.
• Teaching in Executive Education programmes related to digital transformation, analytics, artificial intelligence and information systems.
• Contributing to the design, development and launch of new academic programmes (undergraduate, master’s and executive education) in the fields of digitalization, business analytics and information systems.
• Assuming academic leadership and management responsibilities in postgraduate programmes. Also might lead platforms or chairs focused on artificial intelligence and digitalization, particularly linked to executive education and external engagement.
• Conducting high-quality research with the objective of publishing in internationally recognised academic journals.
• Promoting and participating in knowledge transfer activities, applied research projects and collaboration with companies and institutions.
• Engaging in academic coordination, management and service activities within the Department and Deusto Business School.

Requirements

• PhD in Management, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related disciplines.
• Teaching and research profile aligned with digitalization, business analytics and information systems.
• Ability to teach in English and Spanish, which are the working languages of the position.
• Demonstrated research potential and commitment to academic excellence.
• Experience or strong potential in programme development and academic management.
• Interest in executive education and applied, impact-oriented activities.
• ANECA accreditation (or equivalent), or clear potential to obtain it will be considered a valuable asset (within a maximum of three academic years).

Additional Information

The University of Deusto is firmly committed to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, nationality, ethnic origin or any other personal or social condition.

Candidates with a recognised disability are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided throughout the selection process when required.

Benefits

We offer:

• Dedication: Full-time (100%)
• Contract type: Exclusive
• Academic category: Associate Professor (or equivalent)
• International Mobility Support: In the case of an international appointment, the University of Deusto will provide institutional support for relocation and initial settlement, in accordance with its internal policies, in order to facilitate the candidate’s integration into the academic and professional environment.

Work Location(s)

Company/Institute: University of Deusto
Country: Spain
State/Province: Vasque Country
City: Bilbao
Postal Code: E-48007
Street: Avda. de las Universidades 24

Contact

E-Mail: gestiondepersonas@deusto.es

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