Tenure Track Assistant or Associate or Full Professorship in the Field of Psychology of Religion

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.

Presentation

The Faculty of Theology and the Study of Religions at the University of Lausanne ( invites applications for :

AN ASSISTANT PROFESSORSHIP (WITH TENURE TRACK) LEADING TO AN ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSORSHIP

or AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHIP

or A FULL PROFESSORSHIP

in

Psychology of Religion

Information

Starting date : 1st August 2026 (or to be determined)

Contract length : Depending on academic rank

Activity rate : 100%

Place of work : Lausanne (Dorigny campus)

Your responsibilities

• Conduct research in the field of Psychology of Religion;
• Teach at the Bachelor’s (BA) and Master’s (MA) levels in the field mentioned above;
• Supervise doctoral dissertations and contribute to postgraduate and continuing education;
• Contribute to the missions of the Institute of Social Sciences of Religions (ISSR) and, if required, serve as its chair;
• Contribute to the institutional missions of the Faculty and the University;
• Engage in knowledge dissemination beyond the University.

Teaching is conducted primarily in French. However, courses may be taught in English during the first two years if French is not the candidate’s native language.

Your qualifications

Applicants should also demonstrate :

What the position offers you

UNIL provides a stimulating workplace in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. For more information :

Contact for further information

Please contact (Administrator of the Faculty)

Your application

Deadline : 14.12.2025 (23 : 59 Swiss time GMT+1)

Applications must be submitted in PDF format via the University’s online recruitment platform (. Applications submitted through other means will not be considered.

The application file should include the following separate documents :

Additional information

UNIL is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from female candidates.