Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Full Professor of Fundamental Moral Theology 90-100%
- 03 July 2026
- 90 – 100%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the University of Fribourg as a Professor of Fundamental Moral Theology. Enjoy a dynamic academic environment with research opportunities.
Tasks
- Teach fundamental moral theology, considering virtue ethics tradition.
- Engage in interdisciplinary projects within the department.
- Conduct research and collaborate with faculty on theology projects.
Skills
- Doctorate in Catholic theology with a focus on moral theology required.
- Strong teaching experience and proficiency in English essential.
- Basic knowledge of German preferred for bilingual faculty.
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About the job
Full Professor of Fundamental Moral Theology
Fribourg, CH, Sarine, CH
Who are we?
Teaching, research, jobs, events: the University of Fribourg is a space for innovation and an important driver for the economic and cultural life of the region. It attracts students and researchers from all over Switzerland and the world, shaping the daily life of the bilingual city of Fribourg since its foundation in 1889.
Important
WARNING: Do not use the "apply" button at the top of this page: your application will not be processed. Applications must be sent electronically by 1 September 2026 to 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.
Your tasks
- Teaching fundamental moral theology, with the ability to take into account the tradition of virtue ethics; collaboration with the full professor of special moral theology and Christian social ethics; desired contribution in the field of spiritual theology
- Research in the aforementioned fields, within 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
Desired profile
- 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
Contact details
Prof. Veronika Hoffmann, veronika.hoffmann@unifr.ch
