Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Professor in Canon Law 80-100%
- 17 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the University of Fribourg as a Professor of Canon Law. This role offers a dynamic academic environment and engaging research opportunities.
Tasks
- Teach courses in canon law and contribute to research.
- Engage in continuing education and collaborate in teaching.
- Promote canon law knowledge to a broader audience.
Skills
- PhD in canon law or theology with canon law focus required.
- Strong pedagogical skills and commitment to teaching.
- Bilingual in French and German, teaching in both languages.
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About the job
Professor in Canon Law
Fribourg, CH, Sarine, CH
Who are we?
Teaching, research, jobs, events: the University of Fribourg is a space for innovation and an important driver for the economic and cultural life of the region. It attracts students and researchers from all over Switzerland and the world, shaping the daily life of the bilingual city of Fribourg since its foundation in 1889.
As a member of CoARA, the University of Fribourg places particular importance on the qualitative evaluation of academic achievements. The University of Fribourg (Switzerland) encourages scientific careers for women and expressly invites women with the required qualifications to apply.
Important
ATTENTION: Do not use the "apply" button at the top of this page: your application will not be processed. Applications must be sent electronically by 15 September 2026 to the address decanat-theol@unifr.ch.
Applications must include the usual documents:
• Curriculum vitae, diplomas, list of publications, list of courses taught (if applicable with proof of teaching skills or teaching evaluations)
• Description of completed, ongoing and future research projects
• A copy of up to three published books
• Copies or extracts of up to five articles or contributions representative of research in the field of the position
Your tasks
- Teaching in the discipline of canon law
- Research in the areas of the chair
- Engagement in continuing education
- Cooperation in teaching and research within and beyond the university
- Engagement in the autonomous management of the university
- Dissemination of knowledge in canon law to a broad public
Desired profile
- A doctorate: Doctorate (canonical) in canon law or Doctorate in theology on a canon law subject or Doctorate in law on a canon law subject combined, at least, with a canonical licence in canon law
- Habilitation in the field of the position or equivalent scientific publications desired
- Knowledge of Swiss cantonal and federal legislation is required, or willingness to train in this area
- Scientific publications in the field of the position
- Preferably, experience in obtaining external funding
- Good pedagogical and didactic skills as well as willingness to train
- Disposition and aptitude to teach online
- Ability to reflect on the theological dimension of the discipline and integrate it into dialogue with other theological disciplines
- The position is bilingual French / German. Therefore, offering teaching in both languages equally is required. If the person only masters French or German, they must learn the other teaching language within two years
Contact details
Elisabeth Müller, elisabeth.mueller@unifr.ch
