Deutsche Vereinigung für Politikwissenschaft
Veröffentlicht am: 07.10.2024

Assistant or associate professor in European Politics

Université de Genève, Geneva, Switzerland

Bewerbungsfrist: 15.11.2024

Beginn: 25.08.2025

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Job Description

The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for a full-time position as an Associate Professor or Assistant Professor with tenure track, including teaching responsibilities in European Politics at the Master's and Bachelor's levels at the Global Studies Institute and the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The candidate is expected to be a specialist in European Politics, understood as relating to EU institutions and/or the relations between political actors contributing to the definition, activity, and evolution of EU institutions and policies (European integration process). Specific expertise on relations between Switzerland and the European Union is highly desired.

The candidate will be required to teach and develop research at the national and international levels in the relevant field.

He/she must also engage with the Global Studies Institute and the Faculty of Social Sciences (Department of Political Science and International Relations), collaborating as well with other departments and institutes within the Faculty.

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • PhD in Political Science or Social Sciences or an equivalent degree.
  • Teaching and research experience in European Politics.
  • Experience in designing and coordinating research projects.
  • Publications in major international journals in the field.

tart Date

August 1, 2025, or upon agreement.

Contact Information

Further information about the position and conditions can be obtained from the Deans' Secretariat of the Faculty of Social Sciences (decanat-sds@unige.ch).

Additional Information

The application file, consisting of a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), a description of research projects conducted, and a copy of the highest degree obtained, must be submitted exclusively online by the deadline specified above (11:59 PM Geneva time), by clicking the "Apply now" button below. No paper applications will be accepted.

This is a permanent contract funded by the Department of Public Education (DIP) of the canton of Geneva.

The French text of this announcement is authoritative.

The University of Geneva offers motivating working conditions in a stimulating environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the influence of an institution founded in 1559.

In line with promoting gender equality, the University encourages applications from underrepresented genders.