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
• Doctorate in Psychology, in the Study of Religions, or an equivalent qualification, provided the candidate’s main field of training is Psychology of Religion;
• Strong engagement in the field of Psychology of Religion, including an interest in issues related to cultural diversity;
• Ability to collaborate across the human and social sciences and with theology;
• Capacity to work with scholars studying diverse religious traditions.
Applicants should also demonstrate:
• A record of peer-reviewed publications in Psychology of Religion (published or accepted);
• Experience in university-level teaching;
• Strong integration within academic and scientific networks;
• Ability to initiate and carry out new research projects;
• Commitment to interdisciplinarity;
• Sensitivity to gender studies;
• Capacity to analyze contemporary issues arising from cultural diversity and health challenges.
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:
• A letter of motivation;
• An academic CV (including the title and date of the doctoral dissertation)
• A list of scientific publications;
• Copies of all relevant degrees;
• Five main publications (in digital form);
• Names and coordinates of three reference persons.
Additional information
UNIL is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from female candidates.
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