Full Professorship or Tenure-Track Professorship for Dogmatics and Ecumenical Theology 80-100%

Appointing Authority / Administrative Unit / Institution

The University of Fribourg is a place of education, research, employer and event organiser all in one. Its innovative strength makes it an important engine for the economic and cultural life of the region. As a magnet for students and researchers from all over Switzerland and all parts of the world, the university has shaped the life of the bilingual city of Fribourg since its foundation in 1889.

As the largest theological faculty in Switzerland, the Catholic-Theological Faculty of the University of Fribourg combines academic excellence with a clear ecumenical orientation. This is also reflected in the
denominational diversity of its students. Through its lived bilingualism and international appeal – especially for doctoral candidates – it is a place of intense intercultural dialogue. Standing in the tradition of the Dominican Order, it combines the diversity of theological modes of thought with innovative perspectives for a theology that serves church and society.

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Applications with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, publication list and copies of the most important publications up to a maximum of three books and five articles, research concept, teaching concept, teaching evaluations, information about ongoing projects, etc.) must be sent in digital form by 15.09.2026 to the Dean's Office of the Theological Faculty of the University of Fribourg, decanat-theol@unifr.ch.

Your Tasks

• Teaching in the subjects of Dogmatics and Theology of Ecumenism in their full breadth. The courses are part of the 5-year full programme of theological studies according to the Swiss framework regulations as well as a number of other degree programmes. Teaching is offered both in-person and online. Didactic and technical support for the development of the latter is available
• Research in the subject area of the professorship including acquisition of third-party funding; supervision of doctorates and habilitations
• Cooperation in interdisciplinary research projects within and outside the faculty and the university
• Engagement in the faculty's continuing education offerings
• Networking with Swiss churches and ecumenical church work
• Participation in the academic self-administration of the faculty and the university

Desired Profile

• Doctorate in Catholic Theology
• For the full professorship: Habilitation or habilitation-equivalent achievements in the area of the advertised position; for the tenure-track professorship: postdoctoral research demonstrating the willingness and ability to obtain a habilitation
• Scientifically relevant publications in the area of the advertised position
• Proven pedagogical aptitude for university teaching
• Desirable: Networking in the field of lived ecumenism and ecumenical work
• The University of Fribourg/Switzerland is bilingual (French/German). Knowledge of the second language (level B1 oral) is expected or must be acquired within two years of taking up the position

Contact Person

Prof. Dr Veronika Hoffmann, veronika.hoffmann@unifr.ch