Fribourg
Full Professor of Fundamental Moral Theology 90 - 100% at the Department of Moral Theology and Ethics
- 03 July 2026
- 90 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Fribourg
Job summary
The University of Fribourg seeks a Professor in fundamental moral theology. This role offers a collaborative and enriching work environment.
Tasks
- Teach fundamental moral theology with a focus on virtue ethics.
- Engage in research within moral theology and ethics department.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects and teach in-person and online.
Skills
- PhD in Catholic theology and recognized academic publications required.
- Extensive teaching experience in theology is essential.
- Knowledge of German and sufficient English proficiency needed.
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Full Professor of Fundamental Moral Theology
90 - 100% at the Department of Moral Theology and Ethics
Special feature
ATTENTION: Do not use the "apply" button at the top of this page: your application will not be processed. The application file must be sent by 1 September 2026 in electronic format via the address decanat-theol@unifr.ch
Applications, accompanied by the usual documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, diplomas, list of publications, list of academic activities demonstrating teaching skills, description of completed, ongoing and planned research projects, copies of up to 3 published books, copies or offprints of up to 5 representative contributions or articles in the field of moral theology), must be sent in PDF format except for publications not available in digital format.
Field of activity
Teaching of fundamental moral theology, with the ability to take into account the tradition of virtue ethics; collaboration with the full professor of the chair of special moral theology and Christian social ethics; desired contribution in the field of spiritual theology
Research in the aforementioned fields, within the framework of the Department of Moral Theology and Ethics of the Faculty
Collaboration on interdisciplinary projects of the department and the Faculty
Ability to teach both in person and online
Requirements
A doctorate in Catholic theology in the field of fundamental moral theology as well as a habilitation or a portfolio of recognised academic publications in the field of moral theology, equivalent to a habilitation thesis
Extensive teaching experience
A good knowledge of theology in the Dominican tradition is an asset
At least passive knowledge of the German language (DELF B1 level), given the bilingual nature of the Faculty of Theology and the University of Fribourg, as well as sufficient knowledge of English
Language requirements
French
Starting date:
- 01.02.2027
Information:
Prof. Dr Veronika Hoffmann
veronika.hoffmann@unifr.ch
Application deadline:
01.09.2026
Submission address:
Via this link.
