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A Lecturer in Legal Methodology (18%)
- 13 February 2026
- 20%
- Permanent position
- Brigue
Job summary
Located in Brigue, UniDistance Suisse is an accredited university offering flexible distance learning.
Tasks
- Teach the legal methodology module for the Bachelor of Law program.
- Focus on legal reasoning, argument structuring, and case analysis.
- Address contemporary issues like the use of AI in legal practice.
Skills
- A background in law and teaching experience are required.
- Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.
- Familiarity with current legal trends and technologies.
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About the job
Based in Brig on a modern campus, UniDistance Switzerland is an accredited university institute under the Law on the Promotion and Coordination of Higher Education Institutions (LEHE) that has been offering Bachelor, Master, and continuing education programs as well as doctorates 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 followed alongside family life, a professional or sports career, thanks to a flexible distance learning model.
With more than 2600 students, UniDistance Switzerland is the leader in distance university studies in Switzerland. The institute employs 550 staff members from all over Switzerland and abroad, nearly 500 of whom 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 legal methodology (18%)
Workplace: remote
Start date: February 1, 2027
Period: each spring semester (February to July)
We are looking for a lecturer to teach the legal methodology module (M06) as part of the Bachelor of Law, corresponding to a workload of 18%.
This module aims to develop an understanding of the method in law: legal reasoning, structuring of argumentation, analysis of case law, and interpretation of texts. Particular attention is paid to methods of interpretation, analysis of rulings (notably from the Federal Court), as well as contemporary issues such as the use of generative AI in legal practice.
