Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Literature
Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:18 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) seeks a teaching assistant in French literature. Join a vibrant academic community with diverse opportunities.
Tasks
- Teach Bachelor and Master level courses in literature.
- Conduct individual research and supervise student projects.
- Participate in research activities and administrative tasks.
Skills
- PhD in Literature or equivalent, with a focus on French literature.
- Strong teaching and mentoring abilities.
- Research expertise in French and Francophone literature.
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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.
Presentation
The French Section of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne is offering a position for an assistant professor in French and Francophone literature.
Additional Information
Start date: February 1, 2026
Contract duration: two years, renewable once for 2 years, maximum 4 years. According to the current academic planning, this position is not intended to be permanent.
Work rate: 80%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny
Your Activities
Teaching at Bachelor (BA1, BA2) and/or Master levels, 5 hours per semester, both in Literary Works and Genres and in Literary History.
Individual research.
Supervision of students, handling exams and theses.
Participation in research activities and administration of the Section.
Your Profile
PhD in Letters or equivalent degree (the thesis must have been submitted at the time of starting) with a specialization in French and Francophone literature.
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 Lise Michel, lise.michel@unil.ch
Your Application File
Application deadline: November 21, 2025
Interested candidates are requested to send us via the online system, in PDF or Word format, a complete file containing: cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of university diplomas, list of publications, as well as a brief presentation of research projects.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
Job Description
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Remarks
For PO, PAS, PAST, PAST in PTC:
UNIL commits to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Guaranteeing an open, respectful, and supportive environment for personal development;
• Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different life spheres;
• 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 commits to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Guaranteeing an open, respectful, and supportive environment for personal development;
• Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different life spheres;
• Supporting scientific succession.
To increase the number of women in teaching positions, female applications are particularly encouraged.
unil.ch/egalite
unil.ch/familles
unil.ch/graduatecampus
