Assistant Professor in Medieval French Literature

Introduction

A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.

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Presentation

The French Section of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for an assistant professor in medieval French literature.

Additional Information

Start date: August 1, 2026

Contract duration: two years, renewable once for 2 years, maximum 4 years.
As currently planned academically, this position is not intended to be permanent.

Work rate: 100%

Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny

Your Activities

Teaching load of 5 hours per week (Bachelor, Master levels, according to the needs of the medieval French program).
Individual research.
Supervision of students, handling of exams and theses.
Participation in cultural mediation initiatives related to collective actions of the medieval French program; participation in research activities.

Your Profile

PhD in Letters (or equivalent degree; the thesis must have been defended and submitted at the time of starting the position) with a specialization in French literature of the 11th-16th centuries and/or medieval modernities.

Candidates must be able to teach medieval literature at both Bachelor and Master levels.

Your Benefits

A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
A multitude of activities and other benefits to discover.

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For Further Information

Contact: Prof. Caterina Menichetti, caterina.menichetti@unil.ch.

Your Application File

Application deadline: March 15, 2026

Interested persons are requested to send us via the online system, in PDF or Word format, a complete file containing: cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of university diplomas, list of publications as well as a brief presentation of research projects over four years and two course syllabus projects (second part Bachelor course/seminar in Literary History 11th-16th centuries; Master seminar).

Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.

We thank you for your understanding.

Job Description

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Remarks

For PO, PAS, PAST, PAST in PTC:

UNIL commits to:
•    Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
•    Guaranteeing an open, respectful, and supportive environment;
•    Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different life spheres;
•    Supporting scientific succession.

To increase the number of women in professorial positions, female applications are particularly encouraged.

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For MER 1 and 2, MA:

UNIL commits to:
•    Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
•    Guaranteeing an open, respectful, and supportive environment;
•    Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different life spheres;
•    Supporting scientific succession.

To increase the number of women in teaching positions, female applications are particularly encouraged.

unil.ch/egalite
unil.ch/familles
unil.ch/graduatecampus