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Professor in "Comparative Politics"
- 13 February 2026
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Job summary
The University of Geneva seeks a Professor in Comparative Politics. This role offers a vibrant environment with opportunities for research and teaching.
Tasks
- Teach social sciences at Bachelor and Master levels.
- Lead Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral research projects.
- Collaborate with various departments within the faculty.
Skills
- PhD in political science or equivalent required.
- Expertise in comparative politics and political economy.
- Advanced proficiency in French and English.
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Professor in "Comparative Politics"
Workplace Geneva - Lake Geneva region - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionJob Start1 February 2027 or to be agreedPublished9 March 2026Closing Date22 March 2026The Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Geneva is opening an application for a position of
associate professor or assistant professor with conditional tenure full-time in "Comparative Politics"
Description
This is a full-time position including teaching social sciences at Bachelor and Master levels, as well as supervising Bachelor research projects, Master theses, and Doctoral dissertations. The candidate must engage in the Department of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with the History-Economics-Societies department, as well as other subdivisions of the faculty.
Requirements
PhD in political science or equivalent degree.
The selected specialist has proven expertise in Comparative Politics, i.e., the comparative study of regimes, institutions, and political processes, and/or transition dynamics (towards democracy or towards authoritarian or illiberal regimes), combined with a specialization in Comparative Political Economy. The competition is open to candidates mastering various methodological skills.
An advanced level in French and English is required.
The selected specialist has proven expertise in Comparative Politics, i.e., the comparative study of regimes, institutions, and political processes, and/or transition dynamics (towards democracy or towards authoritarian or illiberal regimes), combined with a specialization in Comparative Political Economy. The competition is open to candidates mastering various methodological skills.
An advanced level in French and English is required.
Contact and Address
Application files, consisting of a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), a description of research projects developed and conducted, and a copy of the highest diploma, must be submitted exclusively on the University website, at https://jobs.unige.ch '), where the announcement can also be consulted. No paper files will be accepted. The submission deadline is set for 22 March 2026.
Additional information is available in the job descriptions as well as in the FAQ, accessible via the announcement published on the site: https://jobs.unige.ch ')
In a parity perspective, the University encourages female applications.
Additional information is available in the job descriptions as well as in the FAQ, accessible via the announcement published on the site: https://jobs.unige.ch ')
In a parity perspective, the University encourages female applications.
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