A lecturer in civil procedure (CPC) starting from the autumn semester 2026 (18%)

A lecturer in civil procedure (CPC) starting from the autumn semester 2026 (18%)

Located in Brig on a modern campus, UniDistance Switzerland is a university institute accredited under the LEHE that has been offering Bachelor's, Master's, and continuing education programs in various fields such as law, psychology, mathematics, computer science, economics, and history for over 30 years. These programs meet demanding quality standards and are designed to be pursued alongside family life, a professional or sports career, thanks to a flexible model of distance learning.

UniDistance Switzerland meets the highest quality requirements in university teaching and research. The university institute aims to obtain the renewal of its accreditation as "Valais University" in 2027, which will be a historic milestone for the institution and the canton.

With nearly 2400 students, UniDistance Switzerland is the leader in distance university studies in Switzerland. The institute employs more than 500 staff members from all over Switzerland and abroad, of whom about 450 are involved in teaching and research and are recognized experts in their respective fields.

To complete our team, we are looking for:

A lecturer in debt collection and bankruptcy law (LP) starting from the spring semester 2026 (18%)

A lecturer in civil procedure (CPC) starting from the autumn semester 2026 (18%)

Applications for both positions are possible

Work location: remote

Start date: January 1, 2026 (LP) and August 1, 2026 (CPC)

Type of contract: indefinite duration

We are looking for a lecturer to teach the module on debt collection and bankruptcy law (LP) as well as the module on civil procedure (CPC), corresponding to a workload of 18% for each position. The lecturer will benefit from the support of an assistant. It is possible to apply for one of the two positions or for both.

Your missions

• Distance teaching at the Bachelor level (provision of documentation, group sessions, and other online activities with students)
• Preparation and correction of exams
• Supervision of student seminar papers
• Participation in the activities of the law faculty's bodies

Your profile

• PhD in Swiss law in the relevant fields
• Practical experience in the indicated subjects (law practice or equivalent level)
• Experience in university teaching
• Interest in developing distance education
• Perfect command of French

We offer

• Collaboration within a motivated team
• A modern, flexible, and dynamic work environment
• An innovative challenge in pedagogy
• Adequate support (assistance and IT support)

We look forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of your diplomas and certificates, work references, and two contact references) by email in PDF format by August 31, 2025, at jobs@unidistance.ch.

For more information, you can contact the program director Prof. Dr. Adriano Previtali (adriano.previtali@unidistance.ch).