Bern
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open rank Professorship for Archaeology of the Roman Provinces 100%
- Publication date:04 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
The Philosophisch-historische Fakultät at the University of Bern is hiring a new professor for Archaeology of Roman Provinces starting February 1, 2027 or as agreed. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for research and collaboration.
Tasks
- Lead research and teaching in Roman provincial archaeology.
- Focus on early periods and transformation processes in archaeology.
- Collaborate with national and local archaeological institutions.
Skills
- Required: PhD or equivalent qualifications with teaching experience.
- Expertise in empirical and digital research methods.
- Ability to teach and supervise in German within two years.
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About the job
Philosophical-Historical Faculty
Start of employment: February 1, 2027 or by agreement
As of February 1, 2027 or the next possible date, a professorship for Archaeology of the Roman Provinces is to be filled at the Institute for Archaeological Sciences of the Philosophical-Historical Faculty of the University of Bern.
The person to be hired is internationally recognized in research and teaching. A broadly based research profile in the archaeology of the Roman provinces with a focus on the northern and western provinces is expected. A temporal focus on the earlier epochs is desired, with special attention to transformation processes. Solid expertise in empirical and digital research methods is an advantage. The person represents the archaeology of the Roman provinces in teaching across the entire temporal and methodological spectrum. The person to be hired is internationally recognized in research and teaching, has experience in university didactics, archaeological field research, personnel management, and has experience in acquiring third-party funding.
Collaboration within the institute and the new department is expected, as well as cooperation with national agencies and cantonal archaeology offices. Willingness to collaborate with other faculty institutions and university research centers is also desired.
For an appointment to a full or associate professorship, a habilitation or habilitation-equivalent achievements must be demonstrated; for hiring as an assistant professor with tenure track, a well-advanced habilitation project or equivalent achievements are required.
Ability and willingness to teach and supervise in German are required. If the ability to teach and supervise in German is not already present, it is expected to be acquired within two years.
In its hiring practice, the University of Bern is committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity. It particularly aims to increase the proportion of women in academic leadership positions. Furthermore, job sharing and dual career options are promoted. The University of Bern welcomes applications from people with disabilities, people of color, and people who belong to ethnic minorities in the Swiss context.
The following application documents must be submitted electronically in a single PDF file to the Dean's Office of the Phil.-hist. Faculty by December 14, 2025 (application deadline):
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of publications and courses taught
- Teaching evaluations
- Teaching and research concept
- List of acquired third-party funds
- Information about previous participation in academic committees.
