Open rank professor in theoretical philosophy

Fribourg

Key information

Publication date:17 October 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Fribourg

Job summary

Join the Department of Philosophy at the University of Fribourg! This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for research.

Tasks

Integrate into the Philosophy Department and Faculty activities.
Lead research projects and secure third-party funding.
Teach theoretical philosophy and guide Bachelor and Master students.

Skills

PhD in relevant fields with expertise in two specializations.
Fluency in French and/or German required.
Ability to teach in both languages within two years.

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Particularity

Your application file must be sent by December 1, 2025, in electronic format to the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) at jobs-lettres@unifr.ch

Detailed information and application procedures at www.unifr.ch/go/emplois-lettres

Field of activity

He/She commits to integrating into the Department of Philosophy and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, at the levels of teaching, research, and administration, as well as to leading research projects and obtaining third-party funding

The candidate is a specialist in theoretical philosophy to provide comprehensive and high-level scientific teaching. He/She will contribute to the development of research within the Department of Philosophy, including activities of the EXRE network. He/She will be able to consider interdisciplinary perspectives in collaboration with other departments and institutes of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, for example in the fields of psychology and language sciences

Requirements

The candidate holds a doctorate with in-depth specialization in at least two of the following specializations: philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of the human sciences. A habilitation or qualifications deemed equivalent are desired

He/She possesses the scientific skills required to teach and supervise work at the Bachelor and Master levels as well as to supervise doctoral theses

The position holder must be able to teach in French or German. The ability to teach in the other language is expected within two years following the start of employment

Language requirements

French and/or German

with very good knowledge of the other language

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