Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Géopolis Building

CH - 1015 Lausanne

JOB DESCRIPTION

TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHIP OR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Area of specialisation: History of Political Thought Full-time position: 100%

Profile

- PhD in history, political sciences or equivalent;

- Academic teaching experience in the history of political thought;

- Proven research record in the history of political thought, with a demonstrable interest in political theory.

- Good links with international research networks in the field;

- Ability to attract external research funding;

- Proficiency in French and English, orally and in writing;

- Ability to teach in French within two years.

Teaching (45%)

Six hours a week of teaching throughout the year at Bachelor’s (BA) and Master’s (MA) level:

- 1 BA-level class on the history of political thought (56 hours/year, 6 ECTS credits);

- 1 BA-level seminar on the history of political thought (56 hours/year, 6 ECTS credits);

- 1 Master’s level class/seminar in the post-holder’s area of specialisation (56 hours/year, 6 ECTS credits).

The post-holder will supervise Master’s dissertations and PhD theses.

A release from two hours’ weekly teaching / year will be granted during any pre-tenure period. Research (45%)

The post-holder will pursue their own research in the history of political thought. They will be expected to produce international-level academic research publications.

The post-holder will work in collaboration with the Walras-Pareto Centre for the History of Economic and Political Thought (www.unil.ch/cwp).

They will also seek external funding, in particular from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). Faculty of Social and Political Sciences

SPS Dean’s Office

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Administrative responsibilities (10%)

In accordance with statutory requirements and in the name of collegiality, the post-holder will take on any administrative tasks that may be assigned to them by the Institute, Faculty, University or university decision-making bodies.

Institutional environment

The post is located in the Institute of Political Studies (IEP) and the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences.

Starting date: 1 August 2025 – or to be agreed

Candidates are invited to submit their application via the online recruitment platform, including:

• a covering letter,

• an academic CV, including a full publications list,

• a copy of their diplomas and qualifications;

• a selection of five publications in the field relevant to the position, in PDF format.

Only applications submitted via the online system will be considered.

References: a maximum of three names with e-mail addresses is sufficient. There is no need to contact them at this stage of the application process; we will do so if necessary.

Further information can be obtained from:E-Mail schreibenDeadline for applications: 31 October 2024

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