Professor of the History of Philosophy / Professoress of the History of Philosophy

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Start Date

From 1 August 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Employment Relationship

Permanent

Institution / Workplace

Institute of Philosophy

We Are Hiring!

The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Bern (Switzerland) intends to appoint a Professor of the History of Philosophy (Full-time) (Successor to Prof. Dr. Richard King) with effect from 1 August 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Core Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of the professorship include wide-ranging teaching and internationally visible research in the field of the history of philosophy. One research focus must fall within the period, roughly, from Hobbes to Hegel (inclusive). The successful candidate should:

• Conduct outstanding research relevant to systematic questions and arguments in contemporary philosophy.
• Relate work to central themes in theoretical or practical philosophy.
• Critically reflect on the methods and canon of the history of philosophy.
• Possess extensive experience in academic teaching.
• Cover a wide area within the history of philosophy in an engaging manner for students.

Teaching and supervision will be conducted in both German and English. If the successful candidate is not already proficient in German, the necessary language skills should be acquired within two years.

Collaborative Approach

The Institute of Philosophy emphasizes close collaboration across professorships and research areas. Accordingly, candidates should:

• Demonstrate a cooperative approach.
• Show interest in intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Have experience in securing external funding and managing research projects.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the academic administration of the Institute.

Who You Are

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate will be appointed at the level of assistant professorship with tenure track, associate professorship, or full professorship. To be considered for a full or associate professorship, candidates must have a habilitation or demonstrate equivalent achievement. The requirements for appointment to an assistant professorship with tenure track include:

• An above-average doctoral thesis.
• An advanced habilitation project or equivalent achievement.

Appointment to an assistant professorship with tenure track is initially for four years and can be extended for a further two years. Subject to a successful evaluation, the position may then be converted into an associate professorship and made permanent.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Bern is committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity in employment. It strives to increase the number of women in senior academic positions and welcomes applications from people with disabilities, People of Color, and individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds within the Swiss context.

Your Benefits

• Collaborative environment and ambitious team
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Central location in the heart of Bern
• University sports

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Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact

Questions About the Position?

Jenny Preiss
jenny.preiss@unibe.ch