Universität Basel
Basel
Professorship in Religious Studies
- 21 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- 4000 Basel
About the job
At the University of Basel, a professorship in Religious Studies (100%) is to be filled as of 1 August 2027 (or by agreement). The professorship is bi-faculty, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and History and the Faculty of Theology (from 1.8.27 Faculty of Theology and Religion). The position will be filled as Associate Professor or Full Professor depending on the qualification of the future incumbent.
Your Responsibilities
You will lead the Department of Religious Studies, represent the subject in research and teaching, and develop it creatively in response to contemporary challenges. You will actively engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within the Faculty of Theology as well as the Faculty of Philosophy and History and shape interdisciplinary cooperation inside and outside the University of Basel (for example, at the Centre for Religion, Economy and Politics).
Your Profile
We are seeking a personality proven in academic teaching with outstanding scientific qualifications (habilitation or comparable qualification) in Religious Studies, who has distinguished themselves with pioneering, internationally visible publications. In addition to a focus on theories and methods of Religious Studies, you bring expertise in a religious tradition and its cultural interconnections in today’s society (for example, Islam).
You have experience and interest in interdisciplinary cooperation inside and outside the university, a strong ability for teamwork and mentoring early-career researchers, leadership skills, as well as great commitment to the subject, third-party funding acquisition, and university self-administration.
You have experience and interest in interdisciplinary cooperation inside and outside the university, a strong ability for teamwork and mentoring early-career researchers, leadership skills, as well as great commitment to the subject, third-party funding acquisition, and university self-administration.
We Offer You
The University of Basel stands for excellence through diversity and is committed to equal opportunities and family-friendliness. In the endeavour to increase the proportion of women in academic leadership positions, the university is particularly interested in applications from women. The Faculty of Theology offers excellent working conditions, collegial structures, effective administration, an engaged student body, and good networking within the Swiss and international academic landscape.
Application / Contact
Applications with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, publication list, acquired third-party funding, research projects, teaching concept with teaching evaluations if available) are to be submitted online via the University of Basel’s application portal by 30 August 2026. Applications submitted by other means will not be considered.
For information about the position, please contact Prof. Andrea Hofmann ( andreagabriele.hofmann@unibas.ch ).
University of Basel
4000 Basel
4000 Basel
