political science in spain: what hope for ‘young’ professionals?
Year: 2006
Type: article
Abstract: This article discusses the problems and opportunities facing any ‘young’ political scientist working – or wishing to work – in Spanish universities. Starting with a brief description of the delayed development of political science in Spain, it then explains some of the problems facing those seeking jobs in research, before analysing the ongoing reforms of the university recruitment process and the consequences for political scientists. Although there remain many problems in Spanish university recruitment procedures, such as a tendency towards hiring internal candidates at the expense of ‘outsiders’, there are signs that reform is bringing about a slow improvement, and is gradually ensuring a greater degree of excellence.
Source: European Political Science
Author: Judith Clifton
Institutions: Universidad de Cantabria, Universidad de Oviedo
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Universitat de Barcelona
OpenAlex ID: W2033015170