Lecturer and Researcher 1 in Modern French Literature

Introduction

A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.

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Presentation

The French Section of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for a lecturer and researcher (type 1) in Modern French Literature.

Additional Information

Start date: February 1, 2027

Contract duration: 6 years, renewable

Work rate: 80%

Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny

Your Activities

Teaching 
You will be responsible for 6 hours of weekly teaching per year, mainly at the Bachelor (BA) level, as well as at the Master (MA) level, including supervising Master’s theses. This teaching will be in the fields of Literary History and Literary Works and Genres.

Research 
The recruited person will develop their own research work in modern French literature. They will seek external funding, notably from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

Administrative Responsibilities 
The recruited person will assume administrative tasks that may be assigned to them within the scope of their duties, at the unit, faculty, university, and university coordination bodies levels.

Your Profile

PhD in modern French literature or equivalent degree (thesis submitted at the time of appointment).
Several years of experience in university teaching in modern French literature.
Proven research and publications in the aforementioned field.
Openness to interdisciplinary research and teaching.
Good integration into international research networks.
Ability to attract external funding, notably from the SNSF or other foundations.

Your Benefits

A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
A multitude of activities and other benefits to discover.

More information at www.unil.ch/carrieres

For Further Information

Contact Professor Marc Escola ( marc.escola@unil.ch )

Your Application File

Application deadline: March 31, 2026

Interested candidates are requested to apply online via the recruitment platform with a file containing:
- a cover letter,
- a curriculum vitae including a list of publications,
- copies of diplomas and degrees, as well as the thesis report,
- the development project(s) in teaching and research within the section (max. 3 pages).

Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.

Job Description

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Remarks

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•    Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
•    Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
•    Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different spheres of life;
•    Supporting scientific succession.

To increase the number of women in professorial positions, female applications are particularly encouraged.

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For MER 1 and 2, MA:

UNIL is committed to:
•    Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
•    Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
•    Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different spheres of life;
•    Supporting scientific succession.

To increase the number of women in teaching positions, female applications are particularly encouraged.

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unil.ch/familles
unil.ch/graduatecampus