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Professor of Civil Law at Open Rank 100%
- Publication date:28 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading international institution with 5,000 staff and 17,000 students. Enjoy a supportive work environment and numerous benefits.
Tasks
- Teach various civil law courses at bachelor and master levels.
- Conduct research and guide thesis and doctoral projects.
- Foster collaborations within UNIL and with external institutions.
Skills
- Must hold a Swiss law degree and a doctorate with teaching experience.
- Strong background in civil law and family law.
- Excellent research and collaboration skills.
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About the job
Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.
Presentation
The School of Law of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Sciences and Public Administration of the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for:
Professor of Civil Law at Open Rank 100% (Assistant Professor with conditional pre-tenure towards Associate Professor; Associate Professor or Full Professor)
If hired as an Associate Professor, the workload may be reduced to 80% for valid reasons.
Additional Information
Start date: August 1, 2027 or to be agreed
Contract duration: 6 years renewable for a Full Professor or Associate Professor / 2 years renewable twice for an Assistant Professor with conditional pre-tenure
Workload: 100%
Workplace: Lausanne - Dorigny
Your Activities
The job description includes the following teaching:
• Civil Law I: Law of persons, marriage law (excluding divorce and matrimonial regimes), and filiation law at the bachelor level in law
• Civil Law II: Divorce and matrimonial regimes at the bachelor level in law
• One or two master-level courses in advanced family law, depending on the interests and profile of the selected candidate and the interests of the School of Law.
The appointed person will also be responsible for developing research projects in the relevant field and supervising master's theses and doctoral dissertations. It is expected that they develop collaborations within the School of Law, the FDCA, other faculties of the University of Lausanne, and other Swiss or foreign universities and higher education institutions.
Your Profile
You hold a legal education in Swiss law and a doctorate. Proven teaching and research experience is also required.
Practical experience in relevant fields is highly desirable.
Your Benefits
A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
A multitude of activities and other benefits to discover.
More information at www.unil.ch/carrieres
For Further Information
Ms.
Camille Perrier Depeursinge
Director of the School of Law
Tel: 0041 21 692 28 62
Your Application File
Application deadline: 18.01.2026
Please send us your complete file in Word or PDF format, containing:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of publications
- Academic project identifying research projects and axes as well as planned university teaching and pedagogical projects
Please apply exclusively online on our site www.unil.ch/emplois by sending us your complete file (detailed CV, cover letter, academic project, copies of diplomas and certificates, list of publications) in a single PDF document. Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Guaranteeing an open, respectful, and supportive environment;
• Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different spheres of life;
• Supporting scientific succession.
To increase the number of women in professorial positions, female applications are particularly encouraged.
