Open position for Professor of Roman Provincial Archaeology 100%

Berne

Key information

Publication date:25 December 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Berne

Job summary

Starting February 1, 2027, a position for a professor of Roman provincial archaeology is open at the University of Bern. This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant academic environment.

Tasks

The candidate will have an internationally recognized research profile.
Teaching will cover the breadth of Roman provincial archaeology.
Active involvement in the institute and collaboration with archaeological services is expected.

Skills

A habilitation or equivalent scientific achievements are required.
Experience in university didactics and field archaeology is necessary.
Strong empirical and numerical research methods expertise is a plus.

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As of February 1, 2027, or at an agreed date, a position for a Professor of Roman Provincial Archaeology is to be filled at the Institute of Archaeological Sciences of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Bern.
The selected candidate must present a research profile recognized at the international level and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Their area of expertise will cover the archaeology of the Roman provinces, with a specialization in the northern and western regions of the Roman Empire. A chronological focus on the earliest periods as well as particular attention to transformation processes are desired.
An in-depth mastery of empirical and digital research methods will be an asset.
The recruited person will be responsible for representing Roman provincial archaeology in teaching, in all its thematic, chronological, and methodological breadth. They must also demonstrate proven experience in university didactics, archaeological field research, team management, and obtaining external funding.

Active involvement in the life of the Institute and the new department is expected, as well as close collaboration with cantonal and federal archaeological services. The willingness to develop interdisciplinary cooperation within the Faculty and with the research centers of the University of Bern is also desired.

For obtaining a position as a full or associate professor, a habilitation or equivalent scientific achievements are required. For an assistant professor position with tenure track, an advanced habilitation project or equivalent accomplishments are expected.

In its recruitment practices, the University of Bern is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. It particularly aims to increase the proportion of women in the highest levels of academic careers. Furthermore, job sharing and dual career options are encouraged. The University of Bern encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including persons with disabilities and underrepresented groups in the Swiss context.

The following application documents must be sent before December 14, 2025 (extended until January 5, 2026!) electronically, in a single PDF file, to the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities: