TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHIP or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER AND SPORT

Université de Lausanne - Faculté des SSP

Université de Lausanne - Faculté des SSP

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Infos sur l'emploi

  • Date de publication :

    23 mai 2024

  • Taux d'activité :

    100%

  • Type de contrat :

    Durée indéterminée

  • Lieu de travail :

    Dorigny, 1015 Lausanne

Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

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Presentation

In order to complete our team, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences and the Institute of Sports Sciences (ISSUL) wishes to expand its team by recruting a :

Information

Expected start date in position : 01.08.2025 / to be agreed

Contract length : PAST: 2 years, renewable twice. At the end of the 4th year, an evaluation procedure is initiated to tenure at the rank of associate professor ( Directive de la Direction 1.4 sur la prétitularisation conditionnelle « tenure track » )/ PAS: 6 years renewable

Activity rate : 100 %

Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny

Your responsibilities

In your functions, you will have to :

Teaching (45%)

Six hours a week of teaching throughout the year, at Bachelor’s and Master’s level. Additionally supervision of Master's dissertations and PhD theses.

Research (45%)

The post-holder will pursue research in the sociology of gender and sport. They will also conduct research in conjunction with international sporting organisations, which are well represented in

the local context. They will be expected to produce international-level academic research publications.

The post-holder will also collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Centre for Sports Research (CIR Sport) and the future Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport (UNESCO).

They will also seek external funding, in particular from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

Administrative responsibilities (10%)

In accordance with statutory requirements and in the name of collegiality, the post-holder will take on any administrative tasks that may be assigned to them by the Institute, Faculty, University or university decision-making bodies.

Your qualifications

In order to complete our team, we are looking for someone with the following skills :

  • PhD in sociology or equivalent qualification;
  • Academic teaching experience in the sociology of gender and sport;
  • Proven research record in the sociology of gender and sport;
  • Good links with international research networks in the field;
  • Ability to attract external research funding;
  • Proficiency in French and English, orally and in writing;
  • Ability to teach in French within two years.

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

Further information can be obtained from :

Your application

Deadline : 15.08.2024

Candidates are invited to submit their application via the online recruitment platform, including:

  • a covering letter,
  • a curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications,
  • a copy of their diplomas and qualifications,
  • a selection of five publications in the field relevant to the position, in PDF format.

Only applications submitted via the online system will be considered.

References: a maximum of three names with e-mail addresses is sufficient. There is no need to contact them at this stage of the application process; we will do so if necessary.

We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from female candidates.
www.unil.ch/egalite

UNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus

Recruitment process and conditions of Employment for a full or associate Professor.

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  • Université de Lausanne - Faculté des SSP

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