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Director of Computer Engineering Degree - UNIE (Madrid)

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday

Grupo Planeta

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Grupo Planeta doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Doctorate

    “Doctorado en Ingeniería Informática, Ciencias de la Computación, Inteligencia Artificial, Telecomunicaciones o áreas afines.” — per the ad.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

  • Flexible pay plan

    Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.

  • Meal vouchers

    A restaurant card or tickets, per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Academic Qualifications: Doctorate in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications, or related fields. We positively value candidates holding accreditation from the applicable agencies.
  • Research Experience: Preferably, holding an active six-year research period (sexenio).
  • Management and Leadership Skills: Management and leadership capacity and experience to coordinate the degree program, as well as organizational and planning skills in academic environments.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact and collaborate effectively with students as well as with the teaching, administrative, and management team.
  • Adaptability and Proactivity: We are looking for a person with initiative, the ability to take on responsibilities, and motivation to work in a growing academic environment committed to training the future professionals of Computer Engineering.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Belonging to the best educational group for Training and Universities, a national and international benchmark.
  • Being part of a team with a pleasant working environment centered on humanist values.
  • Permanent contract.
  • Full-time and on-site work in Madrid.
  • Facilities for the development of your teaching and research career plan.
  • An attractive social benefits package through the flexible remuneration plan that includes: transport card, restaurant card, nursery voucher, medical insurance, etc.
  • Exclusive discounts and promotions for our employees (masters and postgraduates, publishing imprints, collectibles, Casa del Libro...).

Requirements:

The role

At UNIE Universidad, we are the only University created by a business group that understands the value of competent, motivated, and trained people. A way of seeing the world through objectives, practice, and talent.

At UNIE, we are looking to add to our faculty a Director of the Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering.

Get to know UNIE

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What you'll do

  • Academic Direction: Lead and manage the Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, ensuring academic excellence, up-to-date content, and the implementation of innovative teaching methodologies.

  • Teaching: Teach courses in the Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, ensuring a high-quality learning experience that enhances students' academic and professional development. Possibility of teaching in other degree programs.

  • Area Management and Development: Actively participate in the planning, organization, and development of academic and administrative activities for the Computer Engineering degree, as well as in the coordination of interdisciplinary initiatives with other degree programs in the area of Engineering, Science, and Technology.

  • Research and Scientific Production: Foster research in the field of Computer Engineering, with special emphasis on projects aligned with current trends in artificial intelligence, data science, and telecommunications. It is desirable that the candidate holds an active six-year research period (sexenio) and is accredited to participate in competitive project calls.

  • Teamwork: Integrate into a dynamic and growing team, contributing to the strengthening and consolidation of the university's academic offering in the field of Engineering and Technology.

  • Professional Development and Leadership: Advance your professional career in the academic environment, with opportunities for growth and leadership in program management and scientific research.

About Grupo Planeta

Grupo Planeta is a major Spanish media and publishing conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona. It operates across publishing, education, audiovisual production, and communication, and is one of the largest Spanish-language publishing groups in the world. The group includes well-known imprints such as Editorial Planeta, Espasa, and Ariel, and also owns a network of higher education institutions, including UNIE Universidad, EAE Business School, and the International University of Valencia (VIU). With a workforce of several thousand employees, Grupo Planeta is a significant player in the Spanish-speaking media and education landscape.

In Spain, Grupo Planeta has a strong presence in Barcelona and Madrid, with additional operations in Valencia and other cities. Its education division is a major employer of academic staff, offering roles for university lecturers, program directors, and administrative and commercial positions across its various schools and universities. For international professionals, the group offers opportunities in teaching, academic management, and corporate functions, with some roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in French and English. The company's culture is rooted in Spanish business traditions, and it provides a stable, established work environment within the media and education sectors.

Industry
Media & Publishing
Founded
1949
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia
Website
planeta.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • Grupo Planeta is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European hub with a large international community and excellent connectivity.
  • The group's education division hires university lecturers and academic staff, often requiring a PhD or equivalent, and offers opportunities for international academics to teach in Spanish or English.
  • Some commercial and administrative roles require multilingual skills, particularly French and English, which can be an advantage for international candidates.
  • The company operates several universities and business schools, including EAE Business School and UNIE, which have a diverse student body and international programs.
  • Spain's job market for academic roles often values Spanish language proficiency, but some positions, especially in business schools, may be open to English-speaking professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

Planeta Formación y Universidades is the training division of Grupo Planeta. An international network of 22 educational institutions in Spain, Andorra, France, Italy, Colombia, North Africa, and the United States. Every year, more than 150,000 students from 114 different nationalities train at its business schools, universities, specialized higher education centers, and vocational training centers through more than 750 programs. In close collaboration with companies, professionals are trained at its institutions at all levels of higher education in face-to-face, blended, and online formats.

More information at planetaformacion.es

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