Fribourg
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Professor of French-language Contract Law (open rank) 90 - 100% at the Department of Private Law
- 13 April 2026
- 90 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Fribourg
Job summary
Join the University of Fribourg, a hub for innovation and cultural life. Discover a vibrant work environment with diverse opportunities.
Tasks
- Teach and conduct research in the field of contract law.
- Mentor students and support doctoral candidates in thesis writing.
- Engage in continuing education and administrative tasks.
Skills
- Possess excellent scientific skills, with a passion for teaching.
- Hold a habilitation or equivalent title, or be in the process of obtaining it.
- Ideally have a bar certification or comparable practical experience.
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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.
Committed to promoting equitable representation of women and men, the University of Fribourg strongly encourages female applications. 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.
Field of activity
You teach and conduct research in the field of contract law
You supervise students and support doctoral candidates in writing their theses
You are also involved in continuing education and administrative tasks of the Faculty
Collaboration with the "Institute for International Business Law" would be welcome
Requirements
You have excellent scientific skills and are passionate about teaching
You hold a habilitation (or an equivalent title) or are engaged in the process leading to it
Ideally, you also have a lawyer's license or comparable practical experience in private law, professional or scientific experience abroad, and an understanding of comparative law and European private law
The University of Fribourg is bilingual (French/German). Knowledge of the second language (oral level B1) is expected. If not, it must be acquired within two years of starting the position
Language requirements
French
with knowledge of the other language
Start date:
- 01.08.2027
Information:
Prof. Andreas Stöckli, Chair of the Faculty Appeals Committee
andreas.stoeckli@unifr.ch
Application deadline:
15.06.2026
Submission address:
Apply by June 15, 2026, electronically via the address ius-doyen@unifr.ch to Prof. Jacques Dubey, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Fribourg.
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