Berufungsverfahren

Professur für Philosophie des Geistes und der Sprache / Professorship in Philosophy of Mind and Language

Deutsche Stellenausschreibung

The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in philosophy of mind and language starting on 1 August 2028.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding and internationally recognised research profile clearly grounded in philosophy, with demonstrated expertise in both philosophy of mind and philosophy of language, together with an extensive teaching experience. The successful candidate must also have substantial interdisciplinary expertise in at least one empirical research field relevant to the NCCR «Evolving Language», such as evolutionary language research, biological anthropology, cognitive ethology or animal communication, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computational linguistics, or generative AI.

The appointee will be expected to contribute to teaching across the full range of theoretical philosophy, and it would be advantageous if they were also able to offer courses in selected areas of the history of philosophy. In addition to providing innovative contributions to research in the field, the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate in both research and teaching with colleagues within the Department of Philosophy (in particular those working on normativity), across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, with other faculties at the University of Zurich, and with national and international partners (notably the NCCR «Evolving Language»).

Applicants must hold a PhD in Philosophy at the time of application and have an excellent record of further scholarly publications demonstrating an additional area of expertise. Depending on qualifications and experience, the position will be appointed at the level of Full Professor or Associate Professor. German is the administrative language of the University of Zurich; therefore, the successful candidate will be expected to acquire an adequate command of German within three years of appointment.

The Department of Philosophy, the University of Zurich, and the wider Zurich academic environment offer a stimulating setting for research and teaching, with extensive opportunities for academic exchange and collaboration. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity in research and teaching. Therefore, applications from candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged.

Applications should be submitted online by 23 November 2026. For additional information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr Anne Meylan (anne.meylan@philos.uzh.ch).

Online-Bewebung / Online application

Ausschreibung: 12. Oktober 2026 / Date of publication: 12 Ocotober 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 23. November 2026 / Application deadline: 23 November 2026

Professur für Geschichte des früheren Mittelalters: Schwerpunkt Materielle Kulturen / Professorship in History of the Earlier Middle Ages with a Focus on Material Cultures (Open Rank)

Deutsche Stellenausschreibung

The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in history of the earlier Middle Ages with a focus on material cultures (open rank) starting on 1 August 2028.

Depending on the qualifications of the appointee, the professorship will take the form of a chair or a tenure-track assistant professorship.

Candidates are expected to have teaching experience and an outstanding academic record of research in the history of the earlier Middle Ages. The profile of the position includes a focus on some aspect of material culture (including written documents). We expect candidates to have concrete plans for introducing innovative initiatives in this field, securing highly competitive grants (ERC, SNFS), and establishing international partnerships. In addition, the candidate is expected to be open to collaborating with colleagues at the Department of History, in the medieval fields of other disciplines of the humanities, and the «Zentrum Zürcher Mediävistik».

Candidates must hold a PhD degree at the time of application and have an excellent record of academic publications in the relevant field. Teaching may be carried out in English. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of their appointment. The Department of History, the University of Zurich and Zurich as a university location offer a stimulating research and teaching environment with rich opportunities for professional exchange and cooperation. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer. To promote diversity in academic leadership, qualified women and individuals from other underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

The closing date for applications is 4 November 2026. For additional information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Claudia Zey (claudia.zey@hist.uzh.ch).

Online-Bewerbung / Online application

Ausschreibung: 16. September 2026 / Date of publication: 16 September 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 4. November 2026 / Application deadline: 4 November 2026

Professur für Politik der Ungleichheit / Professorship in Politics of Inequality

The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in politics of inequality starting on 1 August 2028.

The holder of the position will conduct research and teach on the relationship between inequality and politics, broadly defined. Substantive areas may include, but are not limited to, the drivers of inequality, its impact on political processes and representation, its implications for policy choices, the relationship between inequality and individual attitudes and behavior, as well as the study of macro-historical patterns of inequality across world regions and international dynamics of inequality. Inequality may be defined by and explored across individual dimensions such as age, class, education, ethnicity, gender, income, language, race, wealth and across systemic dimensions such as level of development and region. Research may focus on the local, regional, national, or international level. The geographic focus and historical scope of the position are open.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Political Science or a related discipline with a clear political science focus and have an outstanding record of academic achievement. Candidates must demonstrate an excellent and internationally recognized research track record in the study of politics and inequality and should have experience in securing research funding. They must also possess a strong teaching record in their area of expertise, as well as the ability to teach general political science courses.

The position is based at the Department of Political Science (IPZ), which offers a dynamic, collaborative, and international environment. The department provides generous support for both research and teaching. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation, other national funding bodies, and the European Union.

Teaching may be carried out in English. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of the appointment. The successful candidate is expected to show an openness to working with colleagues in the department and across the university. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity in research and teaching. Therefore, applications from candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged.

The closing date for applications is 21 October 2026. For additional information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Daniele Caramani (caramani@ipz.uzh.ch).

Online-Bewerbung / Online application

Ausschreibung: 1. September 2026 / Date of publication: 1 September 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 21. Oktober 2026 / Application deadline: 21 October 2026

Professur für Allgemeine Erziehungswissenschaft und Bildungstheorie / Professorship in the Foundations of Education and Educational Theory

Ausschreibung: 19. August 2026 / Date of publication: 19 August 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 30. September 2026 / Application deadline: 30 September 2026

Professur für Erziehung und Unterricht bei besonderem Förderbedarf / Professorship of Education and Teaching for Learners with Special Educational Needs (Open Rank)

Ausschreibung: 24. März 2026 / Date of publication: 24 March 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 5. Mai 2026 / Application deadline: 5 May 2026
Probevorträge: 4. und 5. November 2026 / Job talks: 4 and 5 November 2026

Professur für Erziehung und Bildung in der Migrationsgesellschaft / Professorship in Education in the Migration Society (Open Rank)

Ausschreibung: 23. März 2026 / Date of publication: 23 March 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 3. Mai 2026 / Application deadline: 3 May 2026
Probevorträge: 16. und 17. November 2026 / Job talks: 16 and 17 November 2026

Professur für Klinische Kinder-, Jugend- und Familienpsychologie und Psychotherapie / Professorship in Clinical Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychology and Psychotherapy

Ausschreibung: 11. Februar 2026 / Date of publication: 11 February 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 25. March 2026 / Application deadline: 25 March 2026
Probevorträge: 2. November 2026 / Job talks: 2 November 2026

Assistenzprofessur mit Tenure Track für Architekturgeschichte / Assistant Professorship in Architectural History

Ausschreibung: 4. Februar 2026 / Date of publication: 4 February 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 18. March 2026 / Application deadline: 18 March 2026
Probevorträge: 26. und 27. Oktober 2026 / Job talks: 26 and 27 October 2026

Professur für Soziologie / Professorship in Sociology

Ausschreibung: 14. Januar 2026 / Date of publication: 14 January 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 25. Februar 2026 / Application deadline: 25 February 2026
Probevorträge: 10. und 11. September 2026 / Job talks: 10 and 11 September 2026

Assistenzprofessur mit Tenure Track für Archäologie des Mittelalters und der Neuzeit / Assistant Professorship in Medieval and Post-Medieval Archaeology

Ausschreibung: 10. Dezember 2025 / Date of publication: 10 December 2025
Bewerbungsfrist: 21. Januar 2026 / Application deadline: 21 January 2026
Probevorträge: 29. und 30. September 2026 / Job talks: 29 and 30 September 2026

Professur für Afrika – Europa im langen 20. Jahrhundert (Open Rank) / Professorship for Africa – Europe in the Long 20^th Century (Open Rank)

Ausschreibung: 19. November 2025 / Date of publication: 19 November 2025
Bewerbungsfrist: 13. Januar 2026 / Application deadline: 13 January 2026
Probevorträge: 18. und 19. Mai 2026 / Job talks: 18 and 19 May 2026

Professur für Kommunikationswissenschaft mit dem Schwerpunkt Wandel und Innovation in der Kommunikation / Professorship in Communication Sciences with a Concentration on Change and Innovation in Communication

Ausschreibung: 5. November 2025 / Date of publication: 5 November 2025
Bewerbungsfrist: 17. Dezember 2025 / Application deadline: 17 December 2025
Probevorträge: 31. August und 1. September 2026 / Job talks: 31 August and 1 September 2026

Professur für Politische Philosophie / Professorship in Political Philosophy

Ausschreibung: 1. Oktober 2025 / Date of publication: 1 Ocotber 2025
Bewerbungsfrist: 12. November 2025 / Application deadline: 12 November 2025
Probevorträge: 6. und 7. Mai 2026 / Job talks: 6 and 7 May 2026

Professur für Archäologie der schriftlosen Kulturen Europas / Professorship in Archaeology of Non-Literatre Cultures of Europe

Ausschreibung: 20. August 2025 / Date of publication: 20 August 2025
Bewerbungsfrist: 1. Oktober 2025 / Application deadline: 1 Ocotber 2025
Probevorträge: 9. und 10. März 2026 / Job talks: 9 and 10 March 2026

Professur für Soziologie der Entwicklung von Kindern und Jugendlichen / Professorship in the Sociology of Child and Adolescent Development

Ausschreibung: 16. Juli 2025 / Date of publication: 16 July 2025
Bewerbungsfrist: 27. August 2025 / Application deadline: 27 August 2025
Probevorträge: 11. und 12. März 2026 / Job talks: 11 and 12 March 2026

Professur für Theoretische Philosophie mit dem Schwerpunkt Philosophie des Geistes / Professorship in Theoretical Philosophy with a Focus on the Philosophy of Mind

Ausschreibung: 22. Mai 2024 / Date of publication: 22 May 2024
Bewerbungsfrist: 1. Juli 2024 / Application deadline: 1 July 2024
Probevorträge: 19. und 20. Dezember 2024 / Job talks: 19 and 20 December 2024

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