Professor in Theoretical Foundations of Law (open rank) 90 - 100% at the Department of International Law

About the job

Particularity

Teaching, research, jobs, events: the University of Fribourg is a space of 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.

As a member of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA), the University of Fribourg emphasizes qualitative evaluation of academic results and transparency of processes. This university encourages a balanced representation of women and men. Female applications are therefore particularly welcome.

Field of activity

You teach and conduct research in the field of theoretical foundations of law, particularly legal philosophy

You supervise students and support doctoral candidates in writing their theses

You are also involved in continuing education and in the self-management of the faculty

Requirements

You have excellent scientific skills and are passionate about teaching

You already have a habilitation thesis, have started such a thesis, or are ready, if appointed, to write one in the field of theoretical foundations of law. In any case, you can demonstrate significant publications in this field

You also have teaching experience, ideally in the mentioned field

You have a perfect command of German or French and the other language at a high level allowing you to teach and publish in that language. Similar skills in English are welcome but not mandatory

Language requirements

French and/or German

other: English

Starting date:

• 01.08.2027

Information:

Prof. Martin Beyeler, Chair of the Faculty Appointment Committee

martin.beyeler@unifr.ch

Application deadline:

15.05.2026

Submission address:

Apply by May 15, 2026 electronically via: ius-doyen@unifr.ch to Prof. Jacques Dubey, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Fribourg.