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Professorship for Older French and General Literary Studies (50%, open rank)
- 16 March 2026
- 50%
- Basel
Job summary
Join the University of Basel as a Professor in Literature! This role offers a diverse work environment and modern benefits.
Tasks
- Teach French literature from the Middle Ages to the 17th century.
- Engage in interdisciplinary teaching and research activities.
- Contribute to faculty networks focused on early modern studies.
Skills
- PhD with strong publication and teaching record is required.
- Fluency in French is essential for instruction.
- Experience in securing external funding is a plus.
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Professorship for Older French and General Literary Studies (50%, open rank)
Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished13 March 2026Closing Date20 April 2026Professorship for Older French and General Literary Studies (50%, open rank)
At the Faculty of Philosophy and History of the University of Basel, a 50% professorship for Older French and General Literary Studies with a focus on Humanism is to be filled as of 01.02.2027 or by agreement.
Depending on the qualification of the person to be appointed, the professorship will be filled as Tenure Track Assistant Professor (TTAP), Associate Professor, or Full Professor.
The University of Basel stands for excellence through diversity and is committed to equal opportunities and family-friendliness. In the effort to increase the proportion of women in academic leadership positions, the University is particularly interested in applications from women.
Application / Contact
Applicants are requested to submit their documents according to the information on the University of Basel's online application portal (via the "Apply" button) by 20 April 2026.
Applications submitted by other means will not be considered.
For further information, the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and History, Prof. Dr. Laurent Goetschel, is available (Contact: bewerbung-philhist@unibas.ch ; https://philhist.unibas.ch/de/bewerbungen/ ') ).
Apply
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At the Faculty of Philosophy and History of the University of Basel, a 50% professorship for Older French and General Literary Studies with a focus on Humanism is to be filled as of 01.02.2027 or by agreement.
Depending on the qualification of the person to be appointed, the professorship will be filled as Tenure Track Assistant Professor (TTAP), Associate Professor, or Full Professor.
The University of Basel stands for excellence through diversity and is committed to equal opportunities and family-friendliness. In the effort to increase the proportion of women in academic leadership positions, the University is particularly interested in applications from women.
Your Tasks
We are looking for a person who- can represent French literary studies from the Middle Ages to the end of the 17th century in teaching and research in its full breadth, with solid expertise in the late Middle Ages and Renaissance (with regard to Basel's historical role in Humanism).
- A theoretical-methodological diversity and the ability to analyze the current significance of Humanism are expected.
- The willingness to contribute to the interdisciplinary teaching and research profile of the Department of Language and Literary Studies, with its transversal programs at the BA, MA, and doctoral levels, is required.
- In addition, a contribution to the interdisciplinary networks of the faculty dealing with the early modern period (research focuses Europe in a global context and Middle Ages/Renaissance/Early Modern Period) should be made.
Your Profile
- Applicants demonstrate excellent publication and research activity following their doctorate, corresponding to their academic age.
- Experience in teaching and the willingness to teach students and doctoral candidates in an engaged and innovative manner are expected. Applicants who can demonstrate successful acquisition of third-party funding will be preferred.
- In addition to teamwork and participation in academic self-administration, the ability to teach at the highest level in French is mandatory.
- Good knowledge of German or English is desirable and should be acquired quickly if necessary.
We Offer You
Modern and family-friendly working conditions in the center of Basel as well as collaboration with highly motivated colleagues.Application / Contact
Applicants are requested to submit their documents according to the information on the University of Basel's online application portal (via the "Apply" button) by 20 April 2026.
Applications submitted by other means will not be considered.
For further information, the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and History, Prof. Dr. Laurent Goetschel, is available (Contact: bewerbung-philhist@unibas.ch ; https://philhist.unibas.ch/de/bewerbungen/ ') ).
Apply
www.unibas.ch ')
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