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Professor in "Comparative Politics"
- 13 February 2026
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Job summary
Join the University of Geneva as a Professor in Comparative Politics. Enjoy a vibrant academic setting and professional growth.
Tasks
- Teach social sciences at Bachelor and Master levels.
- Lead Bachelor research projects and Master's theses.
- Collaborate with political science and history departments.
Skills
- PhD in political science or equivalent is required.
- Strong expertise in comparative politics is essential.
- Proficiency in French and English is mandatory.
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About the job
Professor in "Comparative Politics"
Workplace Geneva - Lake Geneva region - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionJob Start1 February 2027 or to be agreedPublished13 February 2026Closing Date22 March 2026The Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Geneva is opening an application for a position of
associate professor or assistant professor with conditional tenure full-time in "Comparative Politics"
Description
This is a full-time position including teaching social sciences at Bachelor and Master levels, as well as supervising Bachelor research projects, Master theses, and Doctoral dissertations. The candidate will be involved in the Department of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with the History-Economics-Societies department, as well as other subdivisions of the faculty.
Requirements
PhD in political science or equivalent degree.
The selected specialist has proven expertise in Comparative Politics, i.e., the comparative study of political regimes, institutions, and processes, and/or transition dynamics (towards democracy or towards authoritarian or illiberal regimes), combined with a specialization in Comparative Political Economy. The competition is open to candidates with diverse methodological skills.
An advanced level of French and English is required.
The selected specialist has proven expertise in Comparative Politics, i.e., the comparative study of political regimes, institutions, and processes, and/or transition dynamics (towards democracy or towards authoritarian or illiberal regimes), combined with a specialization in Comparative Political Economy. The competition is open to candidates with diverse methodological skills.
An advanced level of French and English is required.
Contact and Address
Application files, consisting of a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), a description of research projects developed and conducted, and a copy of the highest diploma, must be submitted exclusively on the University website, at https://jobs.unige.ch '), where the announcement can also be consulted. No paper applications will be accepted. The submission deadline is set for 22 March 2026.
Additional information is available in the job descriptions and FAQ, accessible via the announcement published on the site: https://jobs.unige.ch ')
In a parity perspective, the University encourages female applications.
Additional information is available in the job descriptions and FAQ, accessible via the announcement published on the site: https://jobs.unige.ch ')
In a parity perspective, the University encourages female applications.
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