Lecturer and Researcher in the History of Modern Philosophy

About the job

Organisational entity Faculty of Arts Section / Division Department of Philosophy Position Lecturer and Researcher Position code MER Maximum grade 23 Body Teaching staff Activity rate 80 % Application deadline 09-11-2026 Reference 7094

Job description

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Geneva is advertising a position for a lecturer and researcher in the history of modern philosophy.

Responsibilities: the mission of this position is to develop and pursue a teaching and research programme in the history of modern philosophy. This is an 80% position including 5 hours of teaching at Bachelor and Master levels. The successful candidate will teach at least one introductory course at BA level and at least one seminar at MA level. They will supervise Master’s theses and possibly doctoral dissertations. The candidate will develop research in the field of the history of modern philosophy.

Title and required qualifications

Doctorate in letters or an equivalent qualification.

The language of instruction is French and knowledge of English is desirable.

Starting date

1 August 2027

Contact

Teaching staff service: nadege.berdoz@unige.ch

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions within a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.